News СʪÃÃÊÓƵ (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://live-dmu.cloud.contensis.com/about-dmu/news/news.aspx?SyndicationType=2 2024-10-19T20:58:47Z Thousands of school children join forces to attempt a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSâ„¢ title on Global Handwashing Day Sema Ikleriya Thousands of school children across the UK came together on Tuesday 15 October in a bid to break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the largest hand hygiene lesson (multiple venues), hosted by experts at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2024-10-17T12:50:00Z 2024-10-18T16:31:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/october/thousands-of-school-children-join-forces-to-attempt-a-guinness-world-record-title-on-global-handwashing-day.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Graduate launches new digital start-up in Leicester Edward Goater Anthony knew he wanted to start his own business when he graduated from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ. With support and guidance during studies, he recently saw the successful launch of VoyagerVR in the city centre. 2024-10-15T16:30:00Z 2024-10-15T16:30:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/october/dmu-graduate-launches-new-digital-start-up-in-leicester.aspx New vision of healthcare education set to address growing health inequalities in UK Christopher Thundow A new vision of how university education can address health inequalities in UK healthcare is set to be outlined by experts from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2024-10-14T14:45:00Z 2024-10-14T09:16:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/october/new-vision-of-healthcare-education-set-to-address-growing-health-inequalities-in-uk.aspx Host of events to mark decade of Leicester Business Festival Sian Brewis The festival, which takes place next month, marks its 10th anniversary this year and СʪÃÃÊÓƵ is proud to have been part of it since the beginning 2024-10-14T08:50:00Z 2024-10-14T08:46:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/october/host-of-events-to-mark-decade-of-leicester-business-festival.aspx United Nations praises faculty mission to embed sustainability in business education Sian Brewis The faculty was one of only eight organisations from around the world to be recognised for progress in supporting sustainable and ethical business and future plans. 2024-10-14T08:36:00Z 2024-10-14T08:36:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/october/united-nations-praises-faculty-mission-to-embed-sustainability-in-business-education.aspx New СʪÃÃÊÓƵ-Cuba network to make society more inclusive for disabled people Christopher Thundow Innovations to help make society more inclusive for disabled people are set to arise from a new partnership at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2024-10-11T08:15:00Z 2024-10-10T14:18:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/october/new-dmu-cuba-network-to-make-society-more-inclusive-for-disabled-people.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ wins funding for new teaching degree apprenticeship Christopher Thundow A new, accessible route into teaching is set to be offered by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2024-10-10T14:14:00Z 2024-10-10T14:21:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/october/dmu-wins-funding-for-new-teaching-degree-apprenticeship.aspx Grant will expand СʪÃÃÊÓƵ project to create anti-racist schools in Leicester and Leicestershire Christopher Johnston A research project which is working to create anti-racist environments in schools has been awarded a grant which will be used to offer the СʪÃÃÊÓƵ programme to primary-age pupils. 2024-10-10T08:00:00Z 2024-10-09T16:25:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/october/grant-will-expand-dmu-project-to-create-anti-racist-schools-in-leicester-and-leicestershire.aspx TV chef Rick Stein names Leicester as one of his top UK cities for food Christopher Johnston Legendary TV chef Rick Stein has named Leicester as one of his top five cities in the UK that have made him 'fall in love with food all over again'. 2024-10-09T08:00:00Z 2024-10-09T10:23:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/october/tv-chef-rick-stein-names-leicester-as-one-of-his-top-uk-cities-for-food.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ highly commended in International Green Gown Awards Christopher Johnston A mission to decolonise and decarbonise СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has earned the institution a highly commended award at the prestigious International Green Gown Awards. 2024-10-08T09:55:00Z 2024-10-08T09:54:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/october/dmu-highly-commended-in-international-green-gown-awards.aspx Sport heritage visits give master's students invaluable industry insight Sema Ikleriya Trips to iconic sporting venues that are a part of English heritage are helping СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) students get a better insight into the industry. 2024-10-04T12:22:00Z 2024-10-10T15:33:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/october/sport-heritage-visits-give-masters-students-invaluable-industry-insight.aspx Tracey Jessup wins award for digital transformation in the public sector Lauren Henderson At СʪÃÃÊÓƵ (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) Leicester, we're leading digital transformation in the public sector. СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Chief Transformation and Resources Officer, Tracey Jessup, won the Public Sector Award from CIO UK 100 for the university's ground-breaking digital transformation strategy. 2024-10-02T16:29:00Z 2024-10-02T16:28:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/october/tracey-jessup-wins-award-for-digital-transformation-in-the-public-sector.aspx "Vital" creative industry could suffer if university funding not addressed, says Vice-Chancellor Christopher Thundow The Vice-Chancellor of СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has said that the growth of the UK creative industry is being held back by the financial challenges facing the university sector. 2024-10-01T12:40:00Z 2024-10-02T15:00:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/october/vital-creative-industry-could-suffer-if-university-funding-not-addressed-says-vice-chancellor.aspx Virtual reality could help rehabilitate prisoners, new СʪÃÃÊÓƵ research shows Claire Roberts New research from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) highlights how prisoners might benefit from virtual reality headsets while serving time to help them rehabilitate to life outside. 2024-10-01T09:34:00Z 2024-10-01T09:32:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/october/virtual-reality-could-help-rehabilitate-prisoners-new-dmu-research-shows.aspx Sustainable goals inspire student's global health anthem Sema Ikleriya A song to capture all 17 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) has been created by a student at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) Leicester. 2024-09-30T15:44:00Z 2024-10-10T15:32:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/september/sustainable-goals-inspire-students-global-health-anthem.aspx Help students enjoy the things that enrich their student life and set them on their way to employment Christopher Johnston An appeal has been made for donations to a special fund that can help СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students get more involved in university life. 2024-09-30T09:00:00Z 2024-09-25T12:30:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/september/help-students-enjoy-the-things-that-enrich-their-student-life-.aspx Over 100 schools across the UK pledge to join СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSâ„¢ title attempt on Global Handwashing Day Claire Roberts СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) is leading a national effort to improve hand hygiene among children, with over 100 primary schools across the UK pledging to take part in a handwashing Guinness World Recordsâ„¢ title attempt. 2024-09-27T09:53:00Z 2024-10-17T13:20:00Z /²¹²ú´Ç³Ü³Ù-»å³¾³Ü/²Ô±ð·É²õ/2024/²õ±ð±è³Ù±ð³¾²ú±ð°ù/´Ç±¹±ð°ù-100-²õ³¦³ó´Ç´Ç±ô²õ-²¹³¦°ù´Ç²õ²õ-³Ù³ó±ð-³Ü°ì-±è±ô±ð»å²µ±ð-³Ù´Ç-Âá´Ç¾±²Ô-»å³¾³Ü'²õ-²µ³Ü¾±²Ô²Ô±ð²õ²õ-·É´Ç°ù±ô»å-°ù±ð³¦´Ç°ù»å²õâ„¢-³Ù¾±³Ù±ô±ð-²¹³Ù³Ù±ð³¾±è³Ù-´Ç²Ô-²µ±ô´Ç²ú²¹±ô-³ó²¹²Ô»å·É²¹²õ³ó¾±²Ô²µ-»å²¹²â.²¹²õ±è³æ My students need to be well versed in AI in order to be industry ready, fashion lecturer says Christopher Johnston A fashion lecturer is pushing the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in his teaching to ensure students at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ have the cutting-edge skills needed to succeed in a multi-billion-pound industry. 2024-09-27T08:00:00Z 2024-09-25T12:16:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/september/my-students-need-to-be-well-versed-in-ai-fashion-lecturer-says.aspx VC calls for change at Invest in Women Taskforce Sian Brewis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Professor Katie Normington joins businesses in backing the new taskforce, set up to support female-founded companies 2024-09-26T13:38:00Z 2024-09-26T13:37:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/september/vc-calls-for-change-at-invest-in-women-taskforce.aspx Professor of British Cinema Steve Chibnall celebrates 50 years at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Christopher Johnston A Professor of British Cinema and prominent researcher is celebrating 50 years as a member of academic staff at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ. 2024-09-26T08:00:00Z 2024-09-25T11:41:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/september/professor-of-british-cinema-steve-chibnall-celebrates-50-years-at-dmu.aspx Third Sector Faces Cliff Edge in Northern Ireland, СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Report Finds Christopher Olewicz Vital services provided by third sector organisations (TSOs), supporting vulnerable people to access jobs and training in Northern Ireland, face a 'cliff edge' next March unless Government funding is renewed, with around 800 jobs already lost, academics at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ have concluded. 2024-09-24T13:40:00Z 2024-09-24T13:48:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/september/third-sector-faces-cliff-edge-in-northern-ireland-dmu-report-finds.aspx Healthcare research nominated for national award Sian Brewis The IPS Impact Awards recognises and celebrates initiatives undertaken that demonstrate excellence, innovation or improvement in infection prevention and control practice, service delivery or education. 2024-09-22T18:42:00Z 2024-09-23T07:45:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/september/healthcare-research-nominated-for-national-award.aspx Leicester ranked as best city in the East Midlands to live and work Christopher Johnston A healthy work-life balance, decent transport links and a good environment to set up a new business has seen Leicester ranked as the best place in the East Midlands to live and work, according to this year's Good Growth for Cities Index. 2024-09-19T08:15:00Z 2024-09-18T16:20:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/september/leicester-ranked-as-best-city-in-the-east-midlands-to-live-and-work.aspx 25th anniversary year begins for Europe's No.1 ranked FIFA Master course at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Christopher Johnston Students from across several continents have arrived to begin studying the 25th anniversary edition of the prestigious FIFA Master at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ. 2024-09-19T08:00:00Z 2024-09-26T15:41:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/september/25th-anniversary-year-begins-for-europe's-no.1-ranked-fifa-master-course-at-dmu.aspx How historical dress-making can make the fashion industry of the future more sustainable Christopher Johnston A fashion historian has been working with a team of experts from around the world to construct a garment dating back to the 1690s which will help today's designers and manufacturers better understand how to make fashion more sustainable. 2024-09-18T08:00:00Z 2024-09-17T16:48:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/september/how-historical-dress-making-can-make-the-fashion-industry-more-sustainable.aspx Commitment to gender equality earns СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Bronze Athena SWAN award Lauren Henderson Praised for its commitment to championing gender equality, СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has successfully renewed its Bronze institutional Athena SWAN award. 2024-09-17T09:50:00Z 2024-09-17T09:47:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/september/commitment-to-gender-equality-earns-dmu-bronze-athena-swan-award.aspx Prestigious FIFA Master course is named number one in Europe for a record 12th time Christopher Johnston The FIFA Master course taught at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has maintained its position as the leading postgraduate sports management course in Europe for a record 12th time. 2024-09-17T08:35:00Z 2024-09-17T08:34:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/september/prestigious-fifa-master-course-is-named-number-one-in-europe-for-a-record-12th-time.aspx Year-long placement at Bentley Motors kickstarts international graduate's career Marie Koupparis Leaving the Philippines to study at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has been an enriching experience for Yelena Elysia Estepa, kickstarting her career in the UK. 2024-09-16T15:39:00Z 2024-09-16T15:34:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/september/year-long-placement-at-bentley-motors-kickstarts-international-graduate's-career.aspx Forensic Science researchers gather for a major conference at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Christopher Johnston A Home Office initiative which is building a new national DNA database, latest techniques using dental records in criminal investigations and research into the social impact of forensic science were all under discussion at a conference hosted by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ. 2024-09-16T09:43:00Z 2024-09-16T09:40:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/september/forensic-science-researchers-gather-for-a-major-conference-at-dmu.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ secures over £0.5 million funding from the Turing Scheme to support students with international opportunities Ian Calcutt СʪÃÃÊÓƵ has been awarded a £525,000 fund by the Department of Education's Turing Scheme. The scheme provides funding for students to take part in education and training across the world. 2024-09-13T09:22:00Z 2024-09-16T15:02:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/september/dmu-secures-over-half-million-funding-from-the-turing-scheme.aspx United Nations director's dedication to human rights and sustainability sees him awarded an honorary doctorate by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Christopher Johnston A United Nations (UN) director, whose long-standing collaboration with СʪÃÃÊÓƵ has seen the institution take an important lead in global sustainability, has been awarded an honorary degree. 2024-09-11T10:29:00Z 2024-09-11T10:28:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/september/united-nations-director's-dedication-to-human-rights-and-sustainability-sees-him-awarded-an-honorary-doctorate-by-dmu.aspx Consultant who has dedicated life's work to helping unseen and unheard children receives СʪÃÃÊÓƵ honorary degree Christopher Johnston A consultant paediatrician who has dedicated her research and clinical work to society's neglected children, while mentoring a new generation of child health workers to do the same, has received an honorary degree from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ. 2024-09-11T09:58:00Z 2024-09-11T09:58:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/september/consultant-receives-dmu-honorary-degreentitled.aspx Icon in the world of sport and education is made a Companion of СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Christopher Johnston An iconic name in the world of sport and education, who has invested more than 20 years into making the prestigious FIFA Master in Management, Law and Humanities of Sport course a global success story, has been awarded the highest academic accolade by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ. 2024-09-09T16:29:00Z 2024-09-09T16:28:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/september/icon-in-the-world-of-sport-and-education-is-made-a-companion-of-dmu.aspx Creatives who 'invented Curve theatre as it is today' receive honorary doctorates from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Christopher Johnston Curve theatre chief executive Chris Stafford and artistic director Nikolai Foster say they are "overwhelmed" after receiving Honorary Doctor of Arts degrees from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2024-09-09T08:38:00Z 2024-09-09T08:38:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/september/creatives-who-'invented-curve-theatre-as-it-is-today'-receive-honorary-doctorates-from-dmu.aspx Leading a sustainable future earns СʪÃÃÊÓƵ shortlisting at national awards Lauren Henderson Through its commitment to leading a greener future for staff and students, СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has been shortlisted in the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards. 2024-09-05T14:54:00Z 2024-09-05T14:54:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/september/leading-a-sustainable-future-earns-dmu-shortlisting-at-national-awards.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ staff and students commended by Leicestershire Police James Bavin Three students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) and its security team received the Chief Constable Commendation for Service Excellence in a ceremony at Leicestershire Police's headquarters in Enderby. 2024-08-30T12:45:00Z 2024-08-30T12:45:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/august/dmu-staff-and-students-commended-by-leicestershire-police.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ shortlisted five times in Leicestershire Business Awards Sian Brewis Helping people back into work, developing new workforce leaders, linking employers with graduate talent and addressing skills gaps have helped СʪÃÃÊÓƵ reach the finals 2024-08-29T11:43:00Z 2024-08-29T11:40:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/august/dmu-shortlisted-five-times-in-leicestershire-business-awards.aspx Nationwide placement to kickstart career for Morgan James Bavin An Economics BSc student at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has fulfilled her ambition of securing a placement at one of the UK's biggest banks. 2024-08-29T10:48:00Z 2024-08-29T10:46:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/august/nationwide-placement-to-kickstart-career-for-morgan.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ alumni bringing music and craft beer festival to Leicester Lisa-Jayne Smith СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Business Management with Finance graduate Josh Smith is working as part of a team to deliver the 2024 Brew Beat Festival in Leicester. 2024-08-29T09:15:00Z 2024-08-29T11:40:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/august/dmu-alumni-bringing-music-and-craft-beer-festival-to-leicester.aspx Double X-Culture delight for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Luis Polo Rey James Bavin A final-year Marketing student from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has secured his second X-Culture win of the year at an international symposium in Chiang Rai, Thailand. 2024-08-23T09:06:00Z 2024-08-23T09:50:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/august/double-x-culture-delight-for-dmu's-luis-polo-rey.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ welcomes UK Government statement saying it values the contribution made by international students Christopher Johnston СʪÃÃÊÓƵ has welcomed comments from the Secretary of State for Education who says the Government continues to support and value the contribution that international students make to the UK. 2024-08-20T11:32:00Z 2024-08-20T11:31:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/august/uk-government-says-it-values-contribution-made-by-international-students.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ alumna launches her own creative agency a year after graduating Lisa-Jayne Smith Elena Davies graduated from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) in 2023 and just a year later, is the Director of her own creative agency. 2024-08-20T10:30:00Z 2024-08-13T12:21:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/august/dmu-alumna-launches-her-own-creative-agency-a-year-after-graduating.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students land international aviation award Marie Koupparis High flying students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) have won an award in an international aviation competition, recognising how far they've come as a team. 2024-08-16T08:00:00Z 2024-08-16T17:43:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/august/dmu-students-land-international-aviation-award.aspx Funding boost for East Midlands universities to spark student interest into research careers Claire Roberts СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has secured funding from a £33.2 million initiative to offer fully-funded master's programmes, designed to inspire health and social care graduates to pursue research careers and enhance healthcare quality. 2024-08-13T17:25:00Z 2024-08-13T17:33:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/august/funding-boost-for-east-midlands-universities-to-spark-student-interest-into-research-careers.aspx Clearing gives Euan a flying start to his career Marie Koupparis Euan Roberts has been passionate about outer space since he was a child, and now his career is about to take off after enrolling at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) through Clearing. 2024-08-12T09:19:00Z 2024-08-12T09:18:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/august/clearing-gives-euan-a-flying-start-to-his-career.aspx Cambodian PM welcomes СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's newest campus Edward Goater СʪÃÃÊÓƵ (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more 2024-08-09T13:30:00Z 2024-08-09T16:53:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/august/cambodian-pm-welcomes-dmus-newest-campus.aspx Innovative СʪÃÃÊÓƵ academics named National Teaching Fellows Sian Brewis Associate Professors Di Turgoose and Dr Irina Gokh have been recognised by Advance HE for outstanding impact on student outcomes and inspirational teaching 2024-08-08T08:07:00Z 2024-08-08T08:06:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/august/innovative-dmu-academics-named-national-teaching-fellows.aspx New СʪÃÃÊÓƵ survey shows clearing students felt joining through the process made them "work harder" on courses Christopher Thundow As tens of thousands of A-level students prepare to go into Clearing, a new survey by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has shown that 95% of those who went through the selection process said it was worth it. 2024-08-07T11:46:00Z 2024-08-07T11:44:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/august/new-dmu-survey-shows-clearing-students-felt-joining-through-the-process-made-them-work-harder-on-courses.aspx Third sector employability support providers in Scotland under strain, СʪÃÃÊÓƵ academics report. Christopher Olewicz The effects of losing European funding and transitioning to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) have led to a decrease in employability funding in Scotland in recent years, shows new report 2024-08-06T14:12:00Z 2024-08-14T15:38:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/august/third-sector-employability-support-providers-in-scotland-under-strain-dmu-academics-report..aspx Students receive financial help to enjoy the СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Global trip of a lifetime to Malaysia Christopher Johnston Students have told how they were blown away by an educational trip of a lifetime to Malaysia – taking up an opportunity they might not have experienced without the support of the award-winning СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Global team. 2024-08-06T08:00:00Z 2024-08-05T16:32:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/august/students-receive-financial-help-to-enjoy-the-dmu-global-trip-of-a-lifetime-to-malaysia.aspx Textile students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ impress talent scouts at New Designers Marie Koupparis From Sainsbury's to ASOS, the creative collections by textile students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) impressed a range of big brands at New Designers. 2024-08-05T08:52:00Z 2024-08-05T08:52:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/august/textile-students-from-dmu-impress-talent-scouts-at-new-designers.aspx Gymshark placement lands student pre-graduation position Sema Ikleriya A Contour Fashion student at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) who set her sights on a placement year with Gymshark, has landed a full-time role before graduating. 2024-08-01T14:45:00Z 2024-09-13T12:39:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/july/gymshark-placement-lands-student-pre-graduation-position.aspx A 'willingness to be flexible and adaptable' has given a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate an unexpected career Lisa-Jayne Smith Merryn Wilderspin is СʪÃÃÊÓƵ for Life's Alumna of the Quarter for September 2024. Her story shows how being open to opportunities can lead you to a destination you never imagined. 2024-08-01T10:15:00Z 2024-07-31T13:19:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/july/a-willingness-to-be-flexible-and-adaptable-has-given-a-dmu-graduate-an-unexpected-career.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Placement Team helps Rishi secure his dream job with Jaguar Land Rover. Ian Calcutt Rishi Patel has always been passionate about cars and with help from the Business and Law placement team at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ), he's been able to secure his dream role at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). 2024-07-31T09:00:00Z 2024-07-31T12:52:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/july/dmu-placement-team-helps-rishi-secure-his-dream-job-with-jaguar-land-rover..aspx Industry experts celebrate talented СʪÃÃÊÓƵ footwear designers Sema Ikleriya Talented Footwear Design students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) have been recognised with prestigious industry prizes for their innovative concepts. 2024-07-31T08:30:00Z 2024-09-13T12:54:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/july/industry-experts-celebrate-dmu-footwear-designers.aspx From furniture to fashion - student's innovative designs win industry prize Sian Brewis Meet Funmi Ogundimu, the Contour Fashion student who has been awarded £1,000 from the Worshipful Company of Curriers 2024-07-30T09:27:00Z 2024-07-30T13:15:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/july/from-furniture-to-fashion-students-innovative-designs-win-industry-prize.aspx Niche Business Award Nomination for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Made Creative Industries Programme James Bavin A flagship initiative designed to help СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) students and graduates break into the creative industries has been nominated for a Niche Business Award. 2024-07-30T09:00:00Z 2024-07-29T09:37:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/july/niche-business-award-nomination-for-dmu-made-creative-industries-programme.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's global network of students enjoy their 'beautiful' visit to Leicester Christopher Johnston Students from around the world have been getting their first taste of life on the СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) campus as part of an international Transnational Education (TNE) summer school. 2024-07-30T08:00:00Z 2024-07-30T08:51:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/july/dmu's-global-network-of-students-enjoy-their-'beautiful'-visit-to-leicester.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ to train sustainable leaders of the future in new London campus Christopher Thundow СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) is set to open a new campus in London, training leaders in sustainable business practice. 2024-07-29T09:14:00Z 2024-07-29T09:14:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/july/dmu-to-train-sustainable-leaders-of-the-future-in-new-london-campus.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Academic Contributes to Exhibition on Kosovan War Christopher Olewicz The work of a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ academic is contributing to a major exhibition commemorating the end of the 1998-99 Kosovo War. 2024-07-26T14:58:00Z 2024-07-26T14:57:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/july/dmu-academic-contributes-to-exhibition-on-kosovan-war.aspx Come on Emma! СʪÃÃÊÓƵ will be cheering on New Zealand alumna at Paris 2024 as she defends her rowing Olympic Gold Christopher Johnston An alumna of СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) is in Paris to defend her Olympic rowing gold medal in what will be her fifth appearance at the games. Read Emma Twigg's story here 2024-07-25T10:04:00Z 2024-07-25T10:38:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/july/come-on-emma-dmu-will-be-cheering-on-new-zealand-alumna-at-paris-2024-as-she-defends-her-rowing-olympic-gold.aspx Opinion: Not another devolution revolution Christopher Thundow Colin Copus, Emeritus Professor of Local Politics of СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester's (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) Local Governance Research Centre gives his view on Labour's English Devolution Bill. 2024-07-24T08:00:00Z 2024-07-23T16:07:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/july/opinion-not-another-devolution-revolution.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ invited to speak at international conference on block teaching David Watts Education experts from around the world have invited СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) to speak at an international conference on block teaching. 2024-07-23T16:56:00Z 2024-09-10T10:33:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/july/dmu-invited-to-speak-at-international-conference-on-block-teaching.aspx Decolonising СʪÃÃÊÓƵ shortlisted for an international sustainability award Claire Roberts Dedicated work to ensure that СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) challenges racism and empowers all staff and students has won a nomination for a prestigious global award. 2024-07-23T09:40:00Z 2024-07-23T09:38:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/july/decolonising-dmu-shortlisted-for-an-international-sustainability-award.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ unveils textiles innovation at UK's largest sustainability showcase Sian Brewis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ researchers are working on textiles recycling rates, and environmentally-friendly dyeing using lasers and enzymes to cut water and chemical use 2024-07-23T08:12:00Z 2024-07-23T08:11:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/july/dmu-unveils-innovation-at-worlds-biggest-showcase.aspx 'It's been a privilege' - СʪÃÃÊÓƵ emeritus professor on his role in Paris 1924 Olympics exhibition Christopher Johnston СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Emeritus Professor Dick Holt has helped bring together a major new exhibition celebrating the 1924 Paris Olympics 2024-07-19T08:00:00Z 2024-07-16T12:34:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/july/its-been-a-privilege-dmu-emeritus-professor-on-his-role-in-paris-1924-olympics-exhibition.aspx New sustainable heating system slashes university carbon output Claire Roberts СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has switched its first building to a greener heating system, cutting its annual carbon footprint by 30 tonnes. 2024-07-18T09:34:00Z 2024-07-18T09:33:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/july/new-sustainable-heating-system-slashes-university-carbon-output.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ and FABRIC announce distinctive research centre for dance Sema Ikleriya СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) and strategic dance organisation FABRIC, are collaborating on creating a unique research centre for dance in the Midlands. 2024-07-18T09:06:00Z 2024-09-13T12:40:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/july/dmu-and-fabric-announce-unique-research-centre-for-dance.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate gets his Olympic break thanks to his master's Sema Ikleriya Breaking is making a dynamic debut at the Paris Olympics this month and СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) graduate Alan Chi has played a key role in the preparations. 2024-07-18T08:30:00Z 2024-10-10T15:24:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/july/dmu-graduate-gets-his-olympic-break-thanks-to-his-masters.aspx Two СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Contour Fashion students receive £500 prizes for their outstanding work Christopher Johnston Two students due to graduate this summer from their Contour Fashion course at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) have been awarded £500 each in recognition of their outstanding work. 2024-07-18T08:00:00Z 2024-07-18T12:48:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/july/two-dmu-contour-fashion-students-receive-500-prizes-for-their-outstanding-work.aspx More than 48 countries involved in СʪÃÃÊÓƵ-led work to prevent miscarriages of justice Lisa-Jayne Smith More than 200 people from 48 different countries are now part of international research project to develop investigate interviewing techniques, working with police and crime agencies 2024-07-17T09:06:00Z 2024-07-24T13:01:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/july/more-than-48-countries-involved-in-dmu-led-work-to-prevent-miscarriages-of-justice.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ researchers help charity create 'digital postcards' for women to be treated for hard-to-detect breast cancer Christopher Johnston A set of 'digital postcards' which can be accessed by patients to ensure they ask the correct questions about a cancer often hard to diagnose, has been co-designed by patients with researchers at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2024-07-16T08:15:00Z 2024-07-17T09:23:00Z /²¹²ú´Ç³Ü³Ù-»å³¾³Ü/²Ô±ð·É²õ/2024/Âá³Ü±ô²â/d³¾³Ü-°ù±ð²õ±ð²¹°ù³¦³ó±ð°ù²õ-³ó±ð±ô±è-³¦³ó²¹°ù¾±³Ù²â-³¦°ù±ð²¹³Ù±ð-'»å¾±²µ¾±³Ù²¹±ô-±è´Ç²õ³Ù³¦²¹°ù»å²õ'-´Ú´Ç°ù-·É´Ç³¾±ð²Ô-³Ù´Ç-²ú±ð-³Ù°ù±ð²¹³Ù±ð»å-´Ú´Ç°ù-³ó²¹°ù»å-³Ù´Ç-»å±ð³Ù±ð³¦³Ù-²ú°ù±ð²¹²õ³Ù-³¦²¹²Ô³¦±ð°ù.²¹²õ±è³æ Iconic fashion designer Dame Zandra Rhodes praises СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Contour Fashion students' work at annual catwalk show Christopher Johnston World famous fashion designer Dame Zandra Rhodes, who was a guest of honour at this year's СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Contour Fashion Show, has praised the 'beautiful high standard' of the students' work. 2024-07-16T08:00:00Z 2024-07-15T13:32:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/july/iconic-fashion-designer-dame-zandra-rhodes-praises-dmu-contour-fashion-students'-work-at-annual-catwalk-show.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ 'a beacon for inclusivity' as university is ranked 2nd in the UK for supporting the LGBTQ+ workforce Christopher Johnston СʪÃÃÊÓƵ has been ranked 2nd in the UK for being a welcoming place to work for LGBTQ+ staff, making it 'a beacon for inclusivity'. 2024-07-15T08:31:00Z 2024-07-24T11:25:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/july/dmus-incredible-achievement-supporting-the-lgbtq-workforce.aspx PhD student Arunima wins place in semi-finals of UK competition James Bavin Critical heritage scholar Arunima Ghoshal will represent the university in the 2024 Three Minute Thesis contest which challenges students to describe their research in just 180 seconds 2024-07-12T08:22:00Z 2024-08-23T12:04:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/july/phd-student-arunima-wins-place-in-semi-finals-of-national-competition.aspx Students praise aspects of СʪÃÃÊÓƵ teaching in National Student Survey Lisa-Jayne Smith Students have rated aspects of the teaching at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) as above average in a national survey. 2024-07-11T14:15:00Z 2024-07-11T14:06:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/july/students-praise-aspects-of-dmu-teaching-in-national-student-survey.aspx More than half of СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduates helping to boost East Midlands economy, new report shows Christopher Thundow More than half of graduates from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) are choosing to build their careers in the East Midlands, a new report suggests. 2024-07-11T08:30:00Z 2024-07-10T16:30:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/july/more-than-half-of-dmu-graduates-helping-to-boost-east-midlands-economy-new-report-shows.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ politics expert Alistair Jones looks at what happened in the General Election - and what comes next Christopher Johnston Our СʪÃÃÊÓƵ politics expert Alistair Jones was at the heart of the action on election night – providing through-the-night analysis for the media about the comings and goings in Leicester and Leicestershire. As the dust settles, Alistair looks at what happened - and what comes next under a new Labour Government. 2024-07-10T08:00:00Z 2024-07-09T16:24:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/july/dmu-politics-expert-alistair-jones-looks-at-what-happened-in-the-general-election-and-what-comes-next.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ sports historian in podcast celebrating Team GB elites from 1924 Paris Olympics Christopher Johnston A sports historian from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ with an expertise in the Olympic Games has taken part in a podcast celebrating some of Team GB's greatest athletes. 2024-07-08T08:25:00Z 2024-07-08T08:25:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/july/dmu-sports-historian-in-podcast-celebrating-team-gb-elites-from-1924-paris-olympics.aspx Shoe designer launches new scholarship at the 90th anniversary celebration of footwear design at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Lisa-Jayne Smith Celebrated British footwear designer Sophia Webster hailed СʪÃÃÊÓƵ as a "leading institution in footwear design" as she launched a new Creative Futures Award Scheme 2024-07-05T12:00:00Z 2024-07-05T12:19:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/july/shoe-designer-launches-new-scholarship-at-the-90th-anniversary-celebration-of-footwear-design-at-dmu.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Architecture students win prestigious memorial prizes Sema Ikleriya Two СʪÃÃÊÓƵ architecture students have won prestigious ProCon Leicestershire bursary awards 2024-07-05T08:00:00Z 2024-09-13T12:40:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/july/dmu-architecture-students-win-prestigious-memorial-prizes.aspx Pro Vice-Chancellor calls for construction sector to focus on UN's Sustainable Development Goals Sian Brewis Professor Mike Kagioglou aims to embed SDGs as Chartered Institute of Building's new president 2024-07-04T09:38:00Z 2024-07-04T09:35:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/july/pro-vice-chancellor-calls-for-construction-sector-to-focus-on-uns-sustainable-development-goals.aspx University entrepreneurs win place on innovative VentureVersity accelerator programme Sian Brewis Eleven potential new East Midlands businesses are a step closer to becoming reality after being chosen to join the first VentureVersity Commercial Accelerator. 2024-07-01T13:44:00Z 2024-07-01T17:41:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/june/university-entrepreneurs-win-place-on-innovative-ventureversity-accelerator-programme.aspx Thanks to Stephen I have a voice, I have power: СʪÃÃÊÓƵ celebrates five years of the Stephen Lawrence Research Centre Claire Roberts Hundreds of young people gathered with pride at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Stephen Lawrence Research Centre, (SLRC) and recognise their role as ambassadors. 2024-06-26T09:45:00Z 2024-06-26T10:02:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/june/thanks-to-stephen-i-have-a-voice-i-have-power-dmu-celebrates-five-years-of-the-stephen-lawrence-research-centre.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ aims to set an official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSâ„¢ title for handwashing on Global Handwashing Day Claire Roberts СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) is gearing up to make a splash on Global Handwashing Day 2024 by attempting to break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title achievement for the largest hand hygiene lesson ( multiple venues). 2024-06-26T09:13:00Z 2024-06-26T09:13:00Z /²¹²ú´Ç³Ü³Ù-»å³¾³Ü/²Ô±ð·É²õ/2024/Âá³Ü²Ô±ð/»å³¾³Ü-²¹¾±³¾²õ-³Ù´Ç-²õ±ð³Ù-²¹²Ô-´Ç´Ú´Ú¾±³¦¾±²¹±ô-²µ³Ü¾±²Ô²Ô±ð²õ²õ-·É´Ç°ù±ô»å-°ù±ð³¦´Ç°ù»å²õâ„¢-³Ù¾±³Ù±ô±ð-´Ú´Ç°ù-³ó²¹²Ô»å·É²¹²õ³ó¾±²Ô²µ-´Ç²Ô-²µ±ô´Ç²ú²¹±ô-³ó²¹²Ô»å·É²¹²õ³ó¾±²Ô²µ-»å²¹²â.²¹²õ±è³æ Strong student reviews land СʪÃÃÊÓƵ in the country's top 25 universities Christopher Thundow СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has been named the 25th best university in the country. 2024-06-25T15:59:00Z 2024-06-25T15:58:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/june/strong-student-reviews-land-dmu-in-the-country's-top-25-universities.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ helps dance company take steps to develop new business Sian Brewis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ is working with FABRIC, a strategic dance development organisation based in Birmingham and Nottingham 2024-06-24T08:16:00Z 2024-06-24T08:38:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/june/dmu-helps-dance-company-take-steps-to-develop-new-business.aspx Graduate Fashion Week success for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students Marie Koupparis Prestigious prizes and major television appearances are just some of the many successes СʪÃÃÊÓƵ (Leicester) students racked up at Graduate Fashion Week (GFW). 2024-06-21T12:04:00Z 2024-06-21T12:05:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/june/graduate-fashion-week-success-for-dmu-students.aspx East Midlands Top 500 companies revealed Sian Brewis The latest index has shown that turnover rose by 18% to £97 billion with 84 new entrants on the list 2024-06-21T09:16:00Z 2024-06-21T09:38:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/june/east-midlands-top-500-companies-revealed.aspx Career matchmaking service helps СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students secure work experience James Bavin Students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) came together with local businesses to celebrate the latest cohort of the BrightER Futures initiative. 2024-06-20T09:45:00Z 2024-06-20T09:42:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/june/career-matchmaking-service-helps-dmu-students-secure-work-experience.aspx First-class honours for police officers at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Sian Brewis The Police Constable degree apprenticeship enables officers to receive practical on-the-job learning alongside academic theory and knowledge, while earning a full-time wage 2024-06-20T08:39:00Z 2024-06-20T08:37:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/june/first-class-honours-for-police-officers-at-dmu.aspx Legal trailblazer Lady Hale inspires СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students Sian Brewis Law students got to put their questions to Lady Hale, the first ever female president of the Supreme Court 2024-06-20T08:17:00Z 2024-06-20T08:15:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/june/legal-trailblazer-lady-hale-inspires-dmu-students.aspx Successful students celebrated at Art and Design Degree Show Marie Koupparis Thousands of pounds and prestigious prizes will be presented to talented final-year students during СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester's (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) annual Art and Design Degree Show. 2024-06-17T08:53:00Z 2024-06-17T08:52:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/june/successful-students-celebrated-at-art-and-design-degree-show.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ builds on Dubai success with move to new campus Christopher Thundow СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) is to move its Dubai campus to a new location, offering students higher quality teaching areas and facilities. 2024-06-12T14:10:00Z 2024-06-12T14:17:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/june/dmu-builds-on-dubai-success-with-move-to-new-campus.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ sees a marked rise in world university rankings Christopher Johnston Outstanding international research collaborations and vital work on building a sustainable future has seen СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) climb more than 80 places in world university rankings. 2024-06-12T10:25:00Z 2024-06-12T10:21:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/june/dmu-sees-a-marked-rise-in-world-university-rankings.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Academic Appointed to Key Advisory Position Christopher Olewicz A СʪÃÃÊÓƵ academic has been appointed to chair an influential advisory board for a charity that works to combat hate crime and promote community cohesion. 2024-06-11T15:55:00Z 2024-06-14T10:29:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/may/dmu-academic-appointed-to-key-advisory-position.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students collaborate with Curve on Pride and Prejudice with a modern twist Aimi Francis A collaboration with industry professionals is giving СʪÃÃÊÓƵ (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) Drama students the chance to perform at Leicester's Curve theatre in a retelling of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Journalism student Niamh Spencer reports. 2024-06-11T14:24:00Z 2024-10-01T16:18:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/june/dmu-students-collaborate-with-curve-on-pride-and-prejudice-with-a-modern-twist.aspx  Super producer behind seven number one singles shares stories with СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students Christopher Johnston A super producer with seven No1 singles to his name, by artists such as Adele, has given a talk to СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students 2024-06-10T08:00:00Z 2024-06-07T15:28:00Z /²¹²ú´Ç³Ü³Ù-»å³¾³Ü/²Ô±ð·É²õ/2024/Âá³Ü²Ô±ð/-²õ³Ü±è±ð°ù-±è°ù´Ç»å³Ü³¦±ð°ù-²ú±ð³ó¾±²Ô»å-²õ±ð±¹±ð²Ô-²Ô³Ü³¾²ú±ð°ù-´Ç²Ô±ð-²õ¾±²Ô²µ±ô±ð²õ-²õ³ó²¹°ù±ð²õ-²õ³Ù´Ç°ù¾±±ð²õ-·É¾±³Ù³ó-»å³¾³Ü-²õ³Ù³Ü»å±ð²Ô³Ù²õ.²¹²õ±è³æ СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Dance students showcase success at annual festival Marie Koupparis Dance students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) will be showcasing their success at an annual festival this month. СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Journalism student Sara Doktorova reports. 2024-06-07T12:26:00Z 2024-06-11T13:54:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/june/dmu-dance-students-showcase-success-at-annual-festival.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students get legal sector insight from Law Society event panel James Bavin More than 80 budding solicitors and legal professionals from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) packed into the Hugh Aston Building to gain insight into securing a graduate job or work experience within the industry. 2024-06-07T11:54:00Z 2024-08-23T12:03:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/june/dmu-students-get-legal-sector-insight-from-law-society-event-panel.aspx Textile Design student to represent СʪÃÃÊÓƵ on global stage Marie Koupparis Textile Design student Robyn Tilsley is set to represent СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) on the international stage, after winning the regional and national heats of a global competition. 2024-06-07T08:30:00Z 2024-06-05T14:48:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/june/textile-design-student-to-represent-dmu-on-global-stage.aspx Bestselling writer joins lineup for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's creative writing festival Claire Roberts A bestselling author and screenwriter is set to share her tips and experiences with visitors to a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) book festival. 2024-06-05T16:01:00Z 2024-06-05T17:03:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/june/bestselling-writer-joins-lineup-for-dmu's-creative-writing-festival.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's learning environment praised by industry leader Sian Brewis Caroline Gumble, CEO of the Chartered Institute of Building visited СʪÃÃÊÓƵ where she met with researchers and learned about СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's support for students studying architecture, energy, engineering and built environment programmes. 2024-06-04T10:02:00Z 2024-06-04T10:14:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/june/dmus-learning-environment-praised-by-industry-leader.aspx Memorial football tournament raises £2,000 for good causes Sian Brewis The annual tournament in Leicester is dedicated to СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate and member of the communications team Adam Redfern, who passed away in 2021 aged just 28 after suffering a cardiac arrest while out jogging. 2024-06-04T09:53:00Z 2024-06-04T15:05:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/june/memorial-football-tournament-raises-2000-for-good-causes.aspx Academic ideas win funding to explore commercialisation Sian Brewis Philleted Phish and Telehealth CybrShield are being supported by the Cyber Security Academic Start-Up Accelerato, funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport 2024-06-03T11:42:00Z 2024-06-03T11:39:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/may/academic-ideas-win-funding-to-explore-commercialisation.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students named among tomorrow's talent by influential fashion platform Marie Koupparis Creative СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) students are among an exclusive group selected for the Talent of Tomorrow campaign, run by the Graduate Fashion Foundation (GFF). 2024-06-03T11:27:00Z 2024-06-03T11:26:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/june/dmu-students-named-among-tomorrow's-talent-by-influential-fashion-platform.aspx TV legends Ant and Dec among celebrities interviewed on red carpet by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Journalism student Christopher Johnston A first year journalism student at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) made a dazzling appearance on the red carpet to mix with the stars at the recent BAFTA Television Awards. 2024-05-30T08:00:00Z 2024-05-29T16:39:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/may/tv-legends-ant-and-dec-among-celebrities-interviewed-on-red-carpet-by-dmu-journalism-student.aspx Associate Professor named diversity champion for cyber security Sian Brewis Dr Ismini Vasileiou was named the winner of the Academic Champion Award at this year's Cyber Diversity Awards run by the Ethnic Minority in Cyber (EMiC). 2024-05-28T08:33:00Z 2024-05-28T12:09:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/may/associate-professor-named-diversity-champion-for-cyber-security.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ research in India, and the links being forged with the South Asian super power, celebrated at two-day conference Christopher Johnston The huge range of work taking place between СʪÃÃÊÓƵ academics and communities across India was highlighted and celebrated at a conference organised by the СʪÃÃÊÓƵ-India Research Hub 2024-05-24T11:38:00Z 2024-05-28T11:08:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/may/dmu-research-in-india-and-the-links-being-forged-with-the-south-asian-super-power-celebrated-at-two-day-conference.aspx Heritage Sundays turn spotlight on СʪÃÃÊÓƵ herb garden Sian Brewis Three Fine Arts students are supporting СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Museum's team with the launch of this year's series of Heritage Sundays, when historic places across the city not normally available to visit are open to the public. 2024-05-24T11:28:00Z 2024-05-24T11:23:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/may/heritage-sundays-turn-spotlight-on-dmu-herb-garden.aspx It's ok to choose a different path Lisa-Jayne Smith When Gary McBride began his Business Studies degree at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ), his plan was to go into the finance sector. But during his course, he realised that finance wasn't for him and, with the support of his tutors, moved his focus to marketing. 2024-05-24T09:30:00Z 2024-05-16T11:10:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/may/its-ok-to-choose-a-different-path.aspx Leicester named the fifth best creative hotspot in the UK Christopher Johnston Leicester has been named as one of the top five cities in the UK when it comes to having a thriving creative community, which is fantastic news for students and academics at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ. 2024-05-24T09:19:00Z 2024-05-24T09:19:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/may/leicester-named-the-fifth-best-creative-hotspot-in-the-uk.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students' trip to New York inspires them to take the lead in helping UN reach Sustainable Development Goals Sema Ikleriya Three students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) have been on a trip to the United Nations HQ in New York and presented their ideas and views on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 2024-05-23T08:00:00Z 2024-06-13T15:59:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/may/dmu-students-trip-to-new-york.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ part of £3m international campaign to champion research and innovation Sian Brewis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's part of a ground breaking consortium of 17 universities who are working together to drive investment and economic growth across the Midlands in research and innovation 2024-05-22T13:24:00Z 2024-05-23T08:37:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/may/dmu-part-of-3m-international-campaign-to-champion-research-and-innovation.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ professor helps instigate a professional register for the creative industries Christopher Johnston Tracy Harwood, Professor of Digital Culture at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, is heading up a group that will award people working in the creative technologies a place on a professional register to recognise their highly specialised skills. 2024-05-22T10:02:00Z 2024-05-22T10:00:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/may/dmu-professor-helps-instigate-a-professional-register-for-the-creative-industries.aspx Prestigious Leverhulme award for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ researcher Sian Brewis Dr Lipika Deka, Associate Professor of Computer Science, will spend the next year studying the effects of software architecture erosion, a phenomenon which is like an ageing process for smart devices. 2024-05-21T11:22:00Z 2024-05-21T11:17:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/may/prestigious-leverhulme-award-for-dmu-researcher.aspx Research aims to improve ground-to-air communications Sian Brewis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media (CEM) has won funding for two projects through EU's Horizon Europe programme 2024-05-20T11:26:00Z 2024-05-20T11:26:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/may/research-aims-to-improve-ground-to-air-communications.aspx Graduate gives top tips for students James Bavin As a recruitment specialist, СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) graduate Aikaterini Minas knows all about the power of a well-rounded CV. 2024-05-17T10:30:00Z 2024-06-04T11:12:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/may/graduate-gives-top-tips-for-students.aspx Disgust factor needs to be overcome before people will eat insects, survey finds Sian Brewis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ psychologist Dr Maxine Sharps worked with colleagues on a study to find out how willing we were to eat insects to help protect the planet 2024-05-16T14:32:00Z 2024-05-16T14:53:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/may/disgust-factor-needs-to-be-overcome-before-people-will-eat-insects-survey-finds.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ sets the stage for Leicester's 21st Spark Arts Festival Aimi Francis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) is set to be taken over with a burst of creativity this weekend, as the Spark Arts Festival returns for its 21st year. 2024-05-16T09:42:00Z 2024-05-24T15:27:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/may/dmu-sets-the-stage-for-leicesters-21st-spark-arts-festival.aspx New figures show high level of employment among East Midlands arts graduates Sema Ikleriya High numbers of graduates from arts courses across the East Midlands are securing their professional future, according to new figures. 2024-05-14T12:25:00Z 2024-08-20T15:15:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/may/new-figures-show-high-level-of-employment-among-east-midlands-arts-graduates.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ student shortlisted for Leicestershire Law Society award James Bavin A second-year Law LLB student who wants to help more young people feel prepared for working in the legal industry has been shortlisted for a prestigious regional award. 2024-05-13T17:18:00Z 2024-05-13T17:17:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/may/dmu-student-shortlisted-for-leicestershire-law-society-award.aspx Drama produced by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ academic praised by Ken Loach Christopher Olewicz A short film which shows a neurodivergent man struggling to find work and dealing with grief has been praised as "touching and important" by legendary filmmaker Ken Loach. 2024-05-13T10:40:00Z 2024-05-14T21:56:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/may/drama-produced-by-dmu-academic-praised-by-ken-loach.aspx Textile Design student through to national heats of global competition Marie Koupparis Applying colour sustainably in her designs has earned СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) student Robyn Tilsley a coveted spot in the national heats of a global competition. 2024-05-13T08:30:00Z 2024-05-10T15:33:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/may/textile-design-student-through-to-national-heats-of-global-competition.aspx Perfect storm threatens future of vital employment support groups, СʪÃÃÊÓƵ academics warn Parliamentary committee Christopher Olewicz Third-sector organisations providing vital support to vulnerable jobseekers are "on their knees" through lack of Government support, a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) expert has told a Parliamentary hearing. 2024-05-10T12:33:00Z 2024-05-10T12:32:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/may/perfect-storm-threatens-future-of-vital-employment-support-groups-dmu-academics-warn-parliamentary-committee.aspx Treasure trove celebrating life of sit com legend Tony Hancock to be kept in СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Archives. Christopher Johnston A collection of treasures spanning the career of legendary actor and comedian Tony Hancock is to be handed over to the СʪÃÃÊÓƵ archives as the BBC prepares to celebrate his centenary. 2024-05-10T08:00:00Z 2024-05-10T12:26:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/may/treasure-trove-celebrating-life-of-sit-com-legend-tony-hancock-to-be-kept-in-dmu-archives..aspx New research to make medicine cheaper and more effective for patients Christopher Thundow A £1.1million project could make it easier and cheaper for pharmaceutical companies to develop new medicines that work effectively for patients. 2024-05-08T08:30:00Z 2024-05-07T15:24:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/may/new-research-to-make-medicine-cheaper-and-more-effective-for-patients.aspx Applications open for Crucible, СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's business incubation programme Sian Brewis Get access to mentoring, office space, funding, monthly masterclasses from industry experts and a makers' space on campus. 2024-05-03T08:27:00Z 2024-05-03T08:22:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/may/applications-open-for-crucible-dmus-business-incubation-programme.aspx The Italian Job: СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students help represent global haircare brand at Cosmoprof Bologna James Bavin A pair of Advertising and Marketing students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) had the opportunity to work at the world's largest cosmetic expo, courtesy of a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ alumnus. 2024-05-02T13:35:00Z 2024-05-02T13:35:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/may/the-italian-job-dmu-students-help-represent-global-haircare-brand-at-cosmoprof-bologna.aspx Alumnus of the quarter Stephen Iliffe Lisa-Jayne Smith Stephen Iliffe enrolled at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) – Leicester Polytechnic at the time – in 1981 to study Photography and Graphic Design. 2024-05-02T13:00:00Z 2024-05-01T13:14:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/may/alumnus-of-the-quarter-stephen-iliffe.aspx Live project with adidas and Gravity Sketch sets Footwear Design students up for success Marie Koupparis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has welcomed experts from adidas and Gravity Sketch on campus, to kickstart an exciting live project with its Footwear Design students. 2024-05-01T15:30:00Z 2024-04-30T15:41:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/may/live-project-with-adidas-and-gravity-sketch-sets-footwear-design-students-up-for-success.aspx Why bother voting for a Police and Crime Commissioner? A СʪÃÃÊÓƵ politics expert explains. Christopher Johnston As Leicester prepares to go to the polls and elect a Police and Crime Commissioner, СʪÃÃÊÓƵ politics expert Alistair Jones explains why you should use your vote on Thursday. 2024-04-30T11:10:00Z 2024-04-30T11:06:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/april/why-bother-voting-for-a-police-and-crime-commissioner-a-dmu-politics-expert-explains..aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ wins funding to support businesses to innovate Sian Brewis The Accelerated Knowledge Transfer (AKT) projects, three of which are in Health and Life Sciences and one in Computing, Engineering and Media, are worth £141,000 and will run for four months. 2024-04-29T09:38:00Z 2024-04-29T09:57:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/april/dmu-wins-funding-to-support-businesses-to-innovate.aspx Innovative design to help UK bee population puts СʪÃÃÊÓƵ student in finals of national design competition Christopher Johnston A desire to help the UK's bee population flourish has seen a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) student shortlisted for a national design award. 2024-04-29T08:00:00Z 2024-04-29T16:31:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/april/innovative-design-to-help-uk-bee-population-puts-dmu-student-in-finals-of-national-design-competition.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ student looking to secure prestigious Undergraduate of the Year award James Bavin A second-year Finance and Investment student from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) is hoping to be named as one of the winners at this year's targetjobs Undergraduate of the Year Awards. 2024-04-26T12:00:00Z 2024-07-26T15:49:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/april/dmu-student-looking-to-secure-prestigious-undergraduate-of-the-year-award.aspx New online toolkit will help universities implement block teaching structure James Bavin СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has led the launch of a new online resource to help higher education organisations considering a transition to a block teaching and learning. 2024-04-25T15:18:00Z 2024-04-25T15:15:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/april/new-online-toolkit-will-help-universities-implement-block-teaching-structure.aspx New network supporting Asian Founders launched in Leicester Sian Brewis The Asian Founders Community Meet will see hundreds of businesses attend events held at around the country from Scotland to Southampton, run in partnership between Barclays Eagle Labs and СʪÃÃÊÓƵ 2024-04-25T09:57:00Z 2024-04-25T09:55:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/april/new-network-supporting-asian-founders-launched-in-leicester.aspx Placement with software giants SAP to open doors for Jasleen James Bavin While walking around London's financial district, Jasleen Sahota promised herself that one day she would work in one of the capital's towering skyscrapers. 2024-04-23T10:49:00Z 2024-04-23T10:48:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/april/placement-with-software-giants-sap-to-open-doors-for-jasleen.aspx 'Stephen Lawrence Day is powerful and important' Christopher Johnston Dr Yusef Bakkali, a Senior Research Fellow at the Stephen Lawrence Research Centre, explained to young people why Stephen Lawrence Day is so important. Here is his speech... 2024-04-22T09:59:00Z 2024-04-22T15:18:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/april/stephen-lawrence-day-is-powerful-and-important.aspx Design Crafts graduate invited to be part of Rising Stars gallery exhibition Lisa-Jayne Smith Unique tableware design by a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) graduate has earned her a spot in the New Ashgate Gallery Rising Stars 2024 exhibition. 2024-04-18T12:00:00Z 2024-04-22T14:49:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/april/design-crafts-graduate-invited-to-be-part-of-rising-stars-gallery-exhibition.aspx T-shirt slogans and architecture help celebrate the legacy of Stephen Lawrence at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Christopher Thundow What would a green bridge made of plants look like if it spanned the River Soar? Or how about an indoor five-a-side pitch replacing lecture theatres? And could a staff car park be replaced with a lavish fountain to welcome visitors to the СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) campus?These ambitious ideas were all put forward by school pupils at a creative event held in memory of Stephen Lawrence, nearly 31 years after his death. 2024-04-18T11:50:00Z 2024-04-19T09:51:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/april/t-shirt-slogans-and-architecture-help-celebrate-the-legacy-of-stephen-lawrence-at-dmu.aspx National recognition for talented fashion and textiles designers at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Marie Koupparis Innovative knitwear designs have earned four fashion and textiles students at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) recognition from The Worshipful Company of Framework Knitters. 2024-04-17T08:47:00Z 2024-04-17T08:47:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/april/national-recognition-for-talented-fashion-and-textiles-designers-at-dmu.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's careers team named best in the country Aimi Francis The careers team at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has been named the best in the country. 2024-04-15T15:24:00Z 2024-06-12T15:59:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/april/dmus-careers-team-named-best-in-the-country.aspx New hate crime research will lead to more support for victims, say researchers Christopher Thundow Experts have completed a two-and-a-half year project to investigate ways in which services for victims of hate crime in Walsall could be improved. 2024-04-15T09:48:00Z 2024-05-10T11:37:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/april/new-dmu-hate-crime-research-will-lead-to-more-support-for-victims.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ student is UK's only winner of X-Culture global business competition Sema Ikleriya СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) Marketing student Luis Polo Rey has been named as the only British winner of this year's X-Culture global business competition. 2024-04-15T08:30:00Z 2024-05-09T14:53:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/april/dmu-student-is-uks-only-winner-of-x-culture-global-business-competition.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ using AI to aid crop production and help farmers boost income Christopher Thundow Professor Peña was one of 11 people to be awarded up to £10,000 funding from the Royal Academy of Engineering's Distinguished International Associates (DIA) programme, to build the engineering talent base around the world. 2024-04-10T10:30:00Z 2024-05-10T14:45:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/april/dmu-using-ai-to-aid-crop-production-and-help-farmers-boost-income.aspx Funding crisis threatens vulnerable jobseekers, say СʪÃÃÊÓƵ academics Sian Brewis A new report has laid bare the impact of funding cuts on third sector organisations, with four in 10 laying off staff in the past year 2024-04-10T09:34:00Z 2024-04-10T10:18:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/april/dmu-academics-reveal-funding-crisis-threatens-vulnerable-jobseekers.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ in UK top 10 for helping students start businesses Aimi Francis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ has been ranked in the top 10 British universities with the most start-ups by students and graduates for the fourth year in a row. 2024-04-05T16:42:00Z 2024-06-12T16:00:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/april/dmu-in-uk-top-10-for-helping-students-start-businesses.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ student has Grand National trophy design unveiled James Bavin It's one of the most prestigious horse races in the world and now СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) is sharing a small slice of the Grand National's illustrious history, courtesy of one of its Graphic Design students. 2024-04-04T09:00:00Z 2024-04-04T10:58:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/april/dmu-student-has-grand-national-trophy-design-unveiled.aspx Former СʪÃÃÊÓƵ student's footwear design consultancy wins international award Lisa-Jayne Smith Footwear design expertise and a commitment to product excellence has earned a former СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) student a prestigious, international award. 2024-03-27T10:15:00Z 2024-03-26T16:22:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/march/former-dmu-student's-footwear-design-consultancy-wins-international-award.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ artisan re-creates Roman cavalry helmet for Iron Age exhibition Christopher Thundow Silversmith and СʪÃÃÊÓƵ senior lecturer Rajesh Gogna was commissioned to bring the iron helmet, found in fragments in a Leicestershire field in 2001, to life and it has now gone on display. 2024-03-26T08:35:00Z 2024-05-10T14:53:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/march/dmu-artisan-re-creates-roman-cavalry-helmet-for-iron-age-exhibition.aspx Hollywood legend joins celebrated СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate to open photography exhibition Christopher Thundow Acclaimed celebrity photographer Andy Gotts has opened a new exhibition of his work in Leicester, bringing one of the most famous stars featured with him in person. 2024-03-25T15:49:00Z 2024-03-27T14:06:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/march/hollywood-legend-joins-celebrated-dmu-graduate-to-open-photography-exhibition.aspx New film highlighting neurodiversity premieres at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Christopher Thundow The challenges faced by young people with neurodiversity have been highlighted in a new film, which premiered at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2024-03-22T12:41:00Z 2024-03-22T13:50:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/march/new-film-highlighting-neurodiversity-premieres-at-dmu.aspx New Leicester education centre to provide opportunities for city's young people Aimi Francis Young people in Leicester will have a greater chance of realising their ambitions thanks to a new education centre in the city. 2024-03-22T11:54:00Z 2024-04-10T09:57:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/march/new-leicester-education-centre-to-provide-opportunities-for-city-young-people.aspx Researchers win funding to tackle health challenges Sian Brewis Dr Maitreyi Shivkumar and Dr Carlo Breda have each been awarded nearly £125,000 in Springboard grants by the Academy of Medical Sciences, which aims to support early career researchers. 2024-03-22T10:52:00Z 2024-04-05T08:17:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/march/researchers-win-funding-to-tackle-health-challenges.aspx Triple success for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ at Leicestershire Innovation Awards Sian Brewis There were a record number of entries for this year's awards, which recognise the most innovative businesses and entrepreneurs from across Leicester and Leicestershire. 2024-03-21T11:27:00Z 2024-03-26T09:53:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/march/triple-success-for-dmu-at-leicestershire-innovation-awards.aspx Championing deafness: Photographer and СʪÃÃÊÓƵ alumnus Stephen Iliffe brings his new exhibition to his hometown David Watts Award-winning photographer Stephen Iliffe is one of the approximately 900,000 people in the UK who are severely or profoundly deaf. Growing up in the shadow of Leicester City's Filbert Street stadium, there was no deaf figure in his life to look up to. 2024-03-20T09:30:00Z 2024-03-25T09:11:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/march/championing-deafness-photographer-and-dmu-alumnus-stephen-iliffe-brings-his-new-exhibition-to-his-hometown.aspx New opportunities for students as СʪÃÃÊÓƵ becomes official partner at Leicestershire County Cricket Club Christopher Thundow Young cricketers will be supported in their ambitions to play the sport professionally thanks to a new partnership between СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) and Leicestershire County Cricket Club (LCCC). 2024-03-20T09:04:00Z 2024-03-20T09:04:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/march/new-opportunities-for-students-as-dmu-becomes-official-partner-at-leicestershire-county-cricket-club.aspx Award nomination is a "testament" to СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Careers Team's hard work James Bavin The Careers Team at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) is hoping to secure the top prize at a prestigious employability awards evening. 2024-03-19T11:58:00Z 2024-03-19T16:27:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/march/award-nomination-is-a-testament-to-dmu-careers-teams-hard-work.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ alumna wins Businesswoman of the Year award Lisa-Jayne Smith Developing a compassionate leadership model delivered through her coaching consultancy has earned a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) alumna Businesswoman of the Year at the 2023 Niche Business Awards. 2024-03-15T09:15:00Z 2024-03-15T16:20:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/march/dmu-alumna-wins-businesswoman-of-the-year-award.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Careers Team secures student award Aimi Francis Students have rated СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) as the best university in the UK for work experience in this year's RateMyPlacement Awards. 2024-03-14T15:23:00Z 2024-06-12T15:59:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/march/dmu-careers-team-secures-student-award.aspx Women urged to claim "seat at table" to ensure equality for future generations Claire Roberts Influential female figures have urged women to "claim their seat at the table" to ensure equality in tackling global issues for future generations. 2024-03-14T11:27:00Z 2024-03-14T11:26:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/march/women-urged-to-claim-seat-at-table-to-ensure-equality-for-future-generations.aspx Sally Zelenczuk – a tribute Christopher Thundow A "sparky and determined" СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) graduate, who went on to work across the organisation, has died of a rare form cancer at the age of 31. 2024-03-12T10:14:00Z 2024-03-12T10:12:00Z /²¹²ú´Ç³Ü³Ù-»å³¾³Ü/²Ô±ð·É²õ/2024/³¾²¹°ù³¦³ó/²õ²¹±ô±ô²â-³ú±ð±ô±ð²Ô³¦³ú³Ü°ì-–-²¹-³Ù°ù¾±²ú³Ü³Ù±ð.²¹²õ±è³æ СʪÃÃÊÓƵ welcomes Leicestershire Innovation Awards finalists for pre-event celebration Sema Ikleriya Finalists, sponsors and organisers of this year's Leicestershire Innovation Awards came together for a pre-awards celebration at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2024-03-11T14:51:00Z 2024-05-09T14:51:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/march/dmu-welcomes-leicestershire-innovation-awards-finalists-for-pre-event-celebration.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Made Creative Industries programme returns for its biggest year yet Sema Ikleriya Media personalities, entrepreneurs, and freelancers will converge on Leicester as part of a two-month programme aimed at helping СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) students and graduates break into the creative industries. 2024-03-07T11:44:00Z 2024-10-10T15:33:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/march/dmu-made-creative-industries-programme-returns-for-its-biggest-year-yet.aspx TV's Sewing Bee star fires up fashion students to create a cleaner industry Sema Ikleriya One of the biggest names in TV fashion has inspired СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) students to help create a sustainable future in the textile industry. 2024-03-06T12:00:00Z 2024-03-06T11:57:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/march/tvs-sewing-bee-star-fires-up-fashion-students-to-create-a-cleaner-industry.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ professor of sports history joins prestigious panel for new national blue plaque scheme Claire Roberts A sports historian from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) is to be part of a panel of experts which will decide who will be commemorated by the new national blue plaques scheme. 2024-03-05T08:30:00Z 2024-03-07T11:42:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/march/dmu-professor-of-sports-history-joins-prestigious-panel-for-new-national-blue-plaque-scheme.aspx Recognition for social entrepreneur who empowers women to get into technology Lisa-Jayne Smith An innovative approach to increasing female participation in emerging technology careers has earned a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate an international award for social action. 2024-03-04T09:22:00Z 2024-03-04T09:20:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/february/recognition-for-social-entrepreneur-who-empowers-women-to-get-into-technology.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Finance and Investment student eyeing prestigious global CISI award James Bavin A Finance and Investment MSc student is hoping to represent СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) on the world stage and scoop a prestigious industry body award. 2024-03-01T09:15:00Z 2024-02-27T14:13:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/february/dmu-finance-and-investment-student-eyeing-prestigious-global-cisi-award.aspx Bring The Paint is set to make a colourful comeback to the streets of Leicester Claire Roberts Seen as 'one of the biggest free art galleries in the world' the award-winning international street art festival Bring The Paint is set to return to Leicester in May, supported by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2024-02-28T14:38:00Z 2024-02-28T14:37:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/february/bring-the-paint-is-set-to-make-a-colourful-comeback-to-the-streets-of-leicester.aspx Cultural eXchanges founder reflects as festival turns 23 Sema Ikleriya Festival founders and СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) alumni have looked back on the history of Cultural eXchanges at an in-conversation event as the festival turns 23. 2024-02-28T13:13:00Z 2024-04-05T13:56:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/february/cultural-exchanges-founder-reflects-as-festival-turns-23.aspx Graduate wins prestigious Study UK Alumni Award for Culture and Creativity Lisa-Jayne Smith A graduate from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) who has used her YouTube channel to help hundreds of students secure scholarships has won an international award. 2024-02-28T10:00:00Z 2024-02-27T13:40:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/february/graduate-wins-prestigious-study-uk-alumni-award-for-culture-and-creativity.aspx Successful Leicester figures become Pro-Chancellors at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Christopher Thundow Successful figures who have helped bring economic, charitable, artistic and social benefits to Leicester have been recognised by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2024-02-22T08:30:00Z 2024-02-26T14:10:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/february/successful-leicester-figures-become-pro-chancellors-at-dmu.aspx Honorary СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Academic Elected President of The Royal Society of Medicine (Otology) Christopher Olewicz Professor Peter Rea, Honorary Professor of Balance Medicine at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ has been elected President of the Otology Section of the Royal Society of Medicine. We spoke to him about his career, the founding of the Leicester Balance Centre and why СʪÃÃÊÓƵ is uniquely placed to help strengthen the future of balance medicine. 2024-02-21T09:30:00Z 2024-02-20T17:35:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/february/honorary-dmu-academic-elected-president-of-the-royal-society-of-medicine-otology.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ academics meet with deputy mayor to see how collaboration can help address pressing issues in Leicester Christopher Johnston A seminar held at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ has started the ball rolling for a plan to equip academics with the tools needed to help shape and inform public policy in Leicester and further afield. 2024-02-20T10:11:00Z 2024-02-20T10:13:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/february/dmu-academics-meet-with-deputy-mayor-to-see-how-collaboration-can-help-address-pressing-issues-in-leicester.aspx Leicester legend to headline Cultural eXchanges festival – tickets on sale now Sema Ikleriya Back for its 23rd year, Leicester music mogul and The South frontman, Gaz Birtles will kick off СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester's (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) annual Cultural eXchanges festival. 2024-02-19T15:40:00Z 2024-04-05T13:54:00Z /²¹²ú´Ç³Ü³Ù-»å³¾³Ü/²Ô±ð·É²õ/2024/´Ú±ð²ú°ù³Ü²¹°ù²â/±ô±ð¾±³¦±ð²õ³Ù±ð°ù-±ô±ð²µ±ð²Ô»å-³Ù´Ç-³ó±ð²¹»å±ô¾±²Ô±ð-³¦³Ü±ô³Ù³Ü°ù²¹±ô-±ð³æ³¦³ó²¹²Ô²µ±ð²õ-´Ú±ð²õ³Ù¾±±¹²¹±ô-–-³Ù¾±³¦°ì±ð³Ù²õ-´Ç²Ô-²õ²¹±ô±ð-²Ô´Ç·É.²¹²õ±è³æ Police officer starring in BBC's Fresh cops says life at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ was the prefect prep for a career in the force Sema Ikleriya PC Philippa Blakeley graduated in Journalism at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ and is now featured in the latest series of Fresh Cops. Find out more about her journey from writer to crime fighter. 2024-02-19T10:59:00Z 2024-03-06T09:33:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/february/police-officer-starring-in-bbcs-fresh-cops-says-life-at-dmu-was-the-prefect-prep-for-a-career-in-the-force.aspx Asthma patient event helps students explore new pathways Lauren Henderson СʪÃÃÊÓƵ (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more 2024-02-16T12:13:00Z 2024-02-16T14:56:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/february/asthma-patient-event-helps-students-explore-new-pathways.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ welcomes extra guidelines to ensure best international student experience Christopher Johnston Ensuring international students enjoy the best experience possible when they arrive to study in the UK has led to СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) being one of the first to formally sign up to the new Agent Quality Framework. 2024-02-16T09:19:00Z 2024-02-16T09:35:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/february/dmu-one-of-first-to-adopt-new-guidelines-to-ensure-best-international-student-experience.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ professor investigates how to help more female entrepreneurs enter business in Africa Christopher Thundow Growing up in a poor rural area of Ethiopia and seeing the chasm between rich and poor in East Africa is driving a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ academic's efforts to encourage more women to become entrepreneurs. 2024-02-15T08:00:00Z 2024-02-15T10:16:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/february/dmu-professor-investigates-how-to-help-more-female-entrepreneurs-enter-business-in-africa.aspx New universities partnership brings economic benefits to Leicestershire in first year Christopher Thundow СʪÃÃÊÓƵ (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more 2024-02-14T17:00:00Z 2024-02-14T16:59:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/february/new-universities-partnership-brings-economic-benefits-to-leicestershire-in-first-year.aspx "Groundbreaking" 25-year study of the power of arts hits five-year milestone Christopher Thundow A 25-year СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) study of the effect of arts on children's development has completed its first five years of work. 2024-02-14T16:20:00Z 2024-07-15T09:29:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/february/groundbreaking-25-year-study-hits-five-year-milestone.aspx Native American history and modern winter sports make a winning combination for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ footwear design student Wunnai Christopher Johnston A fusion of Native American culture and modern-day winter sports has seen a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) Footwear student win top prize at a fashion event that attracts crowds of some 35,000 people. 2024-02-13T09:50:00Z 2024-02-13T09:49:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/february/native-american-history-and-modern-winter-sports-make-a-winning-combination-for-dmu-footwear-design-student-wunnai.aspx New research reveals the effects of living with antibiotic resistance Claire Roberts One of the first studies in the UK into what life is like for people living with antibiotic resistant infections has revealed new ways that could help support those living with debilitating conditions. 2024-02-13T09:16:00Z 2024-02-13T09:16:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/february/new-research-reveals-the-effects-of-living-with-antibiotic-resistance.aspx Dream placement with BAE Systems will be a "game-changer" for Shaun's career James Bavin Securing a placement at the largest defence contractor in Europe, BAE Systems, is a dream come true for Aeronautical Engineering BEng/ MEng student Shaun Goodwin. 2024-02-12T09:45:00Z 2024-02-12T09:41:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/february/dream-placement-with-bae-systems-will-be-a-game-changer-for-shauns-career.aspx Transforming student accommodation earns budding СʪÃÃÊÓƵ architects' local prize Sema Ikleriya СʪÃÃÊÓƵ (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more 2024-02-09T11:51:00Z 2024-03-06T09:42:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/february/transforming-student-accommodation.aspx Maximum CIMA exemptions to bolster employment opportunities for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students James Bavin СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester's (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) Accounting with Business Management course has become one of six programmes in the UK to receive the maximum number of exam exemptions from the Chartered Institute of Management (CIMA). 2024-02-08T10:20:00Z 2024-02-08T11:11:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/february/maximum-cima-exemptions-to-bolster-employment-opportunities-for-dmu-students.aspx Architects worldwide flock to СʪÃÃÊÓƵ for internationally-recognised conference Marie Koupparis Nearly 300 architecture professionals, educators and students from around the globe will arrive at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) today for an internationally-recognised conference. 2024-02-08T08:30:00Z 2024-02-08T11:27:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/february/architects-worldwide-flock-to-dmu-for-internationally-recognised-conference.aspx Alternative Miss World opens Andrew Logan exhibition at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Lauren Henderson СʪÃÃÊÓƵ (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more 2024-02-07T14:41:00Z 2024-02-07T14:39:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/february/alternative-miss-world-opens-andrew-logan-exhibition-at-dmu.aspx Family's delight as rare framed mural by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ artist is unveiled in city art gallery Sema Ikleriya A rare painting by a much-admired artist who studied and then taught at the precursors to СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has gone on display in the city, to the delight of his family. 2024-02-06T09:57:00Z 2024-03-06T09:38:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/february/familys-delight-as-rare-framed-mural-by-dmu-artist-is-unveiled.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Trading Floor declared open by Mattioli Woods Aimi Francis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) opened the doors to its new state-of-the-art Trading Floor at a special event in the Hugh Aston Building on Wednesday (31 January). 2024-02-05T14:18:00Z 2024-02-07T10:04:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/february/dmus-trading-floor-declared-open-by-mattioli-woods.aspx Leicestershire's universities call for innovators to make big ideas a reality Aimi Francis Businesses, academic partners, students, and university entrepreneurs in Leicester and Leicestershire are invited to participate in a novel accelerator, VentureVersity 2024-02-02T09:50:00Z 2024-02-07T16:41:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/february/leicestershires-universities-call-for-innovators-to-make-big-ideas-a-reality.aspx Alumnus of the Quarter (posthumous) – Adam Redfern Lisa-Jayne Smith In 2021, the СʪÃÃÊÓƵ community lost a talented and much-loved colleague when Adam Redfern, aged just 28, died suddenly of a cardiac arrest while out for an evening jog. 2024-02-02T09:30:00Z 2024-01-31T16:13:00Z /²¹²ú´Ç³Ü³Ù-»å³¾³Ü/²Ô±ð·É²õ/2024/Âá²¹²Ô³Ü²¹°ù²â/²¹±ô³Ü³¾²Ô³Ü²õ-´Ç´Ú-³Ù³ó±ð-±ç³Ü²¹°ù³Ù±ð°ù-±è´Ç²õ³Ù³ó³Ü³¾´Ç³Ü²õ-–-²¹»å²¹³¾-°ù±ð»å´Ú±ð°ù²Ô.²¹²õ±è³æ СʪÃÃÊÓƵ celebrates National Apprenticeship Week Sian Brewis To date, more than 1,100 learners have studied on СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's degree apprenticeship programmes 2024-02-02T09:13:00Z 2024-02-02T09:11:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/february/dmu-celebrates-national-apprenticeship-week.aspx "I feel like I've finally found my feet at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ" Sema Ikleriya A strong connection to her working-class identity and a deep dive into Leicester City Football Club's archives led Abi Broomfield to СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2024-02-02T08:30:00Z 2024-03-20T14:46:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/february/i-feel-like-ive-finally-found-my-feet-at-dmu.aspx Happy Birthday СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Pride – 10th anniversary launch starts month of celebrations to showcase the LGBTQ+ community Christopher Johnston The 10th СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Pride festival has been launched on campus to mark the start of a month of celebrations showcasing the university's support and unity with the LGBTQ+ community. 2024-02-01T13:34:00Z 2024-02-01T14:55:00Z /²¹²ú´Ç³Ü³Ù-»å³¾³Ü/²Ô±ð·É²õ/2024/´Ú±ð²ú°ù³Ü²¹°ù²â/³ó²¹±è±è²â-²ú¾±°ù³Ù³ó»å²¹²â-»å³¾³Ü-±è°ù¾±»å±ð-–-10³Ù³ó-²¹²Ô²Ô¾±±¹±ð°ù²õ²¹°ù²â-±ô²¹³Ü²Ô³¦³ó-²õ³Ù²¹°ù³Ù²õ-²¹-³¾´Ç²Ô³Ù³ó-´Ç´Ú-³¦±ð±ô±ð²ú°ù²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô²õ-³Ù´Ç-²õ³ó´Ç·É³¦²¹²õ±ð-²¹²Ô»å-²õ³Ü±è±è´Ç°ù³Ù-³Ù³ó±ð-±ô²µ²ú³Ù±ç-³¦´Ç³¾³¾³Ü²Ô¾±³Ù.²¹²õ±è³æ Hitting the right notes – СʪÃÃÊÓƵ grad James West on his music career so far James Bavin For СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) graduate James West, music is a gift not to be mistreated. 2024-02-01T11:08:00Z 2024-02-01T11:07:00Z /²¹²ú´Ç³Ü³Ù-»å³¾³Ü/²Ô±ð·É²õ/2024/Âá²¹²Ô³Ü²¹°ù²â/³ó¾±³Ù³Ù¾±²Ô²µ-³Ù³ó±ð-°ù¾±²µ³ó³Ù-²Ô´Ç³Ù±ð²õ-–-»å³¾³Ü-²µ°ù²¹»å-Âá²¹³¾±ð²õ-·É±ð²õ³Ù-´Ç²Ô-³ó¾±²õ-³¾³Ü²õ¾±³¦-³¦²¹°ù±ð±ð°ù-²õ´Ç-´Ú²¹°ù.²¹²õ±è³æ Celebration time for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's youngest graduates Sian Brewis A graduation ceremony with a difference saw scores of babies and toddlers collect certificates for taking part in Talent 25, a research project run by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ with Arts Council England to study the impact of regular arts sessions on children's development 2024-02-01T10:43:00Z 2024-02-01T10:41:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/january/celebration-time-for-dmus-youngest-graduates.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Journalism students to be mentored by media professionals and help create a more diverse industry Christopher Johnston Six journalism students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) are to be paired up with mentors from the media as part of a scheme to make sure people from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds are better represented in the industry. 2024-01-31T08:30:00Z 2024-01-30T14:40:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/january/dmu-journalism-students-to-be-mentored-by-media-professionals-and-help-create-a-more-diverse-industry.aspx Runners urged to sign up to Run for Redfern Sian Brewis The date has been announced for the 2024 Run for Redfern, a 5k fundraising fun run in memory of late СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate and colleague Adam Redfern 2024-01-30T13:55:00Z 2024-01-30T13:54:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/january/runners-urged-to-sign-up-to-run-for-redfern.aspx Why receiving a PhD from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ felt that bit more special for international student Dr Hala Christopher Johnston For the newly qualified Dr Hala Elmajnoun, there is no doubt the PhD she received at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's graduation ceremonies last week felt that little bit more special after COVID almost ruined her studies. Read her story. 2024-01-30T09:30:00Z 2024-01-30T11:09:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/january/why-receiving-a-phd-from-dmu-felt-that-bit-more-special-for-international-student-dr-hala.aspx Apprentices celebrate their degree success at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ James Bavin Apprentices from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Leicester Castle Business School marked a milestone in their careers as they collected their degrees on stage at the university's graduation ceremonies. 2024-01-29T08:49:00Z 2024-02-06T13:55:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/january/apprentices-celebrate-their-degree-success-at-dmu.aspx Contribution to the community earns lecturer prestigious title Lauren Henderson A senior lecturer at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has been given the prestigious title of Queen's Nurse (QN) by the Queen's Nursing Institute (QNI). 2024-01-26T16:49:00Z 2024-01-29T14:05:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/january/contribution-to-the-community-earns-lecturer-prestigious-title.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ playwright returns with new play – and national award nomination Christopher Olewicz A СʪÃÃÊÓƵ (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) lecturer who won national plaudits for a time-traveling Shakespeare play is returning to the stage with a new creation. 2024-01-25T09:00:00Z 2024-01-25T12:42:00Z /²¹²ú´Ç³Ü³Ù-»å³¾³Ü/²Ô±ð·É²õ/2024/Âá²¹²Ô³Ü²¹°ù²â/»å³¾³Ü-±è±ô²¹²â·É°ù¾±²µ³ó³Ù-°ù±ð³Ù³Ü°ù²Ô²õ-·É¾±³Ù³ó-²Ô±ð·É-±è±ô²¹²â-–-²¹²Ô»å-²Ô²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô²¹±ô-²¹·É²¹°ù»å-²Ô´Ç³¾¾±²Ô²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô.²¹²õ±è³æ The UK's most diverse street – which thousands of СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students have called home - gets its own exhibition Sema Ikleriya It has been named the most diverse street in the UK in an area that thousands of СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students have called home during their stay in the city. Now the Narborough Road - or The Narbs as it's known by locals - is having its story told in two exhibitions later this month. 2024-01-24T09:17:00Z 2024-02-23T13:14:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/january/leicesters-most-diverse-street.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate to set to start new job less than 24 hours after graduating Christopher Thundow СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's winter graduations have started in style at Leicester's Curve Theatre. 2024-01-23T14:10:00Z 2024-01-23T14:09:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/january/dmu-graduate-to-set-to-start-new-job-less-than-24-hours-after-graduating.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's new exhibition Artifacts Live champions ancient crafts and skills Sian Brewis Visit the new exhibition at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Museum Artifacts Live: A Legacy in Leather which showcases students' new creations alongside the work of artisans from hundreds of years ago 2024-01-22T10:47:00Z 2024-01-22T10:47:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/january/dmus-new-exhibition-artifacts-live-champions-ancient-crafts-and-skills.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ gets apprenticeships boost to help increase access and choice for students Christopher Thundow СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) will be part of a £12million boost for degree apprenticeships announced today by the Office for Students. 2024-01-17T12:00:00Z 2024-01-17T12:08:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/january/dmu-gets-apprenticeships-boost-to-help-increase-access-and-choice-for-students.aspx See the world and broaden your horizons – apply for the latest round of СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Global trips Sema Ikleriya How does four weeks on an internship in Bangalore or studying at a summer school in South Korea sound? Perhaps investigating the Bauhaus movement in Weimar or volunteering in Fiji could be more your thing? Applications are now open via the award-winning СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Global. 2024-01-15T12:47:00Z 2024-03-05T10:51:00Z /²¹²ú´Ç³Ü³Ù-»å³¾³Ü/²Ô±ð·É²õ/2024/Âá²¹²Ô³Ü²¹°ù²â/ï»Ëõ±ð±ð-³Ù³ó±ð-·É´Ç°ù±ô»å-²¹²Ô»å-²ú°ù´Ç²¹»å±ð²Ô-²â´Ç³Ü°ù-³ó´Ç°ù¾±³ú´Ç²Ô²õ.²¹²õ±è³æ Hello Monica! Can you check my health please? - AI assistant for older people is being developed with СʪÃÃÊÓƵ researchers Christopher Johnston It sounds like the stuff of science fiction but an artificial intelligence assistant called Monica, which chats with elderly patients and monitors their progress after being discharged from hospital, is being developed with the help of СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester researchers. 2024-01-15T08:56:00Z 2024-01-15T14:29:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/january/hello-monica-can-you-check-my-health-please-digital-assistant-for-elderly-being-developed-with-dmu-researchers.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ student appointed to represent paramedics in the Midlands Sema Ikleriya A Paramedic Science student at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has joined NHS England's Allied Health Profession (AHP) Student Council Midlands in the hope of making a difference. 2024-01-09T15:40:00Z 2024-02-23T13:13:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/january/dmu-student-appointed-to-represent-paramedics-in-the-midlands.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ to be part of five-year programme to investigate health inequalities Sian Brewis £5.25m has been awarded to Leicestershire County Council's public health team as part of a wide-ranging five-year programme to find out more about the health differences in the county 2024-01-09T11:31:00Z 2024-01-09T11:26:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/january/dmu-to-be-part-of-five-year-programme-to-investigate-health-inequalities.aspx How СʪÃÃÊÓƵ research is helping farmers cut pesticide use Sian Brewis Drones and smart systems are being used help farmers spot and stop plant problems earlier – helping cut pesticide use and earn growers more money. 2024-01-08T08:56:00Z 2024-01-08T08:54:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/january/how-dmu-research-is-helping-farmers-cut-pesticide-use.aspx New research to see if vital third-sector organisations can survive funding cuts Christopher Johnston Researchers at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) are to carry out a widespread investigation into the future of third-sector organisations (TSOs) that support jobseekers with additional support needs, amidst cuts to the sector. 2024-01-05T08:30:00Z 2024-01-05T11:15:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/january/new-research-to-see-if-vital-third-sector-organisations-can-survive-funding-cuts.aspx New research could make turning waste cooking oil into biofuel easier and quicker Christopher Johnston Researchers at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) have pioneered a new manufacturing process which could make the creation of biofuel from waste cooking oil faster and more efficient. 2024-01-04T08:30:00Z 2024-01-04T09:10:00Z /about-dmu/news/2024/january/new-research-could-make-turning-waste-cooking-oil-into-biofuel-easier-and-quicker.aspx Graduation day for our transnational students Lisa-Jayne Smith Hundreds of students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ)'s Transnational Education (TNE) partner institutions in Malaysia and Hong Kong recently collected their degrees in spectacular graduation ceremonies. 2023-12-22T09:15:00Z 2023-12-22T09:48:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/december/graduation-day-for-our-transnational-students.aspx Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant confirmed as headliner for Sustainability Rox Sian Brewis Fashion innovator will be part of a day dedicated to supporting sustainable design businesses held at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ 2023-12-21T11:22:00Z 2024-01-30T10:07:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/december/sewing-bee-judge-patrick-grant-confirmed-as-headliner-for-sustainability-rox.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ research investigating online extremism in middle-aged people gains international attention Claire Roberts A collaborative research project led by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) examining the factors that lead those in the in the 45-65 age group towards conspiracy theories and extremism online has gained international attention. 2023-12-20T09:57:00Z 2023-12-20T10:48:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/december/dmu-research-investigating-online-extremism-in-middle-aged-people-gains-international-attention.aspx Interior design students win top prize at prestigious competition James Bavin A biophilic design, aimed to create spaces connecting humans to nature, has helped a team of students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) win a competition to find the UK's best designers. 2023-12-20T09:15:00Z 2023-12-19T09:15:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/december/interior-design-students-win-top-prize-at-prestigious-competition.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ professor given top national award for his work during Covid 19 pandemic Christopher Thundow A public health expert at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has been honoured for the impact he made during the Covid 19 pandemic. 2023-12-19T09:07:00Z 2023-12-19T09:07:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/december/dmu-professor-given-top-national-award-for-his-work-during-covid-19-pandemic.aspx Educational gain – the idea at the heart of our TEF result Christopher Thundow With the publication of СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's full Teaching Excellence Framework report, Professor Susan Orr, СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Pro Vice-Chancellor Education and Equalities, looks at what the findings mean for the university. 2023-12-18T10:39:00Z 2023-12-18T16:44:00Z /²¹²ú´Ç³Ü³Ù-»å³¾³Ü/²Ô±ð·É²õ/2023/»å±ð³¦±ð³¾²ú±ð°ù/±ð»å³Ü³¦²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô²¹±ô-²µ²¹¾±²Ô-–-³Ù³ó±ð-¾±»å±ð²¹-²¹³Ù-³Ù³ó±ð-³ó±ð²¹°ù³Ù-´Ç´Ú-´Ç³Ü°ù-³Ù±ð´Ú-°ù±ð²õ³Ü±ô³Ù.²¹²õ±è³æ СʪÃÃÊÓƵ business courses among the most popular in the UK for Chinese students Aimi Francis Business courses at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) are among the most popular in the UK when it comes to Chinee students choosing where to study. 2023-12-18T09:39:00Z 2024-02-07T16:41:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/december/dmu-business-courses-among-the-most-popular-in-the-uk-for-chinese-students.aspx Local universities to help lead county-wide net zero project Christopher Thundow Leicester's universities are set to deliver a major new programme of net zero research and climate action across the region. 2023-12-18T08:30:00Z 2023-12-15T17:13:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/december/local-universities-to-help-lead-county-wide-net-zero-project.aspx National assessment says СʪÃÃÊÓƵ provides an "empowering learning environment" for students Christopher Thundow СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) creates a "supportive, nurturing community" which empowers students, according to a national evaluation. 2023-12-15T16:45:00Z 2023-12-18T15:37:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/december/national-assessment-says-dmu-provides-an-empowering-learning-environment-for-students.aspx Researchers to examine how much people trust forensic science Sian Brewis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ is part of an interdisciplinary study led by the Open University to research the experience of marginalised groups in the criminal justice system to see where trust – and distrust – in forensic science arises 2023-12-15T09:37:00Z 2023-12-15T09:37:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/december/researchers-to-examine-how-much-people-trust-forensic-science.aspx Staff and students come together to celebrate sustainability efforts Claire Roberts Staff and students who have shown exceptional work for sustainability at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) were celebrated at the second annual climate awards. 2023-12-14T12:35:00Z 2023-12-14T16:33:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/december/staff-and-students-come-together-to-celebrate-sustainability.aspx Paola plans to make a difference in women's football in Mexico with her FIFA Master studies at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Sema Ikleriya Former Mexican midfielder Paola Lopez will use her FIFA Master and time at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ to boost women's football. 2023-12-14T09:52:00Z 2024-03-20T15:22:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/december/paola-plans-to-make-a-difference-in-womens-football-in-mexico-with-her-fifa-master-studies-at-dmu.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ ranked seventh most eco-friendly university in the country David Watts Staff and students at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) are celebrating after receiving first-class honours status as one the most environmentally-friendly universities in the country for the 12th year in a row. 2023-12-13T15:06:00Z 2024-01-02T10:46:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/december/dmu-ranked-seventh-most-eco-friendly-university-in-the-country.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ researchers make high-level impact at COP 28 Christopher Thundow СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has taken its place on the world stage for the past 12 days as the COP 28 climate conference talks reached their conclusion in Dubai. 2023-12-13T10:01:00Z 2023-12-13T10:33:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/december/dmu-researchers-make-high-level-impact-at-cop-28.aspx Footwear Design lead at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ named in industry's Top 50 influencers Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ)'s Footwear Design course leader has been named one of the 50 most influential people in the industry. 2023-12-13T09:27:00Z 2024-01-02T09:48:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/december/footwear-design-lead-at-dmu-named-in-industrys-top-50-influencers.aspx New research project to understand children's experiences of temporary accommodation in Scotland Sema Ikleriya A psychologist from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) is to co-lead new research into children's experiences of living in temporary accommodation in Scotland. 2023-12-12T08:30:00Z 2024-03-21T12:59:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/december/new-research-project-to-understand-childrens-experiences.aspx Crucible start-up Snowball is on a roll after winning £25,000 Santander X prize Aimi Francis Simon Sansome, who is part of СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Crucible start-up programme, was named the winner of the Santander X UK Final for start-up accessiblity app Snowball 2023-12-11T10:10:00Z 2024-02-07T16:41:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/december/crucible-start-up-snowball-is-on-a-roll-after-winning-25000-santander-x-prize.aspx COP28 - Young first-time voters pledge to take the climate change issue to the ballot box Christopher Johnston Dozens of young people have pledged to take to the ballot box at the next general election and have their say on climate change after attending a COP28 event at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ. 2023-12-08T16:09:00Z 2023-12-11T11:35:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/december/cop28-young-first-time-voters-pledge-to-take-the-climate-change-issue-to-the-ballot-box.aspx "A one-man national grid of constant energy" – a tribute to Benjamin Zephaniah Christopher Thundow СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Professor Simon Perril pays tribute to poet, novelist and performer Benjamin Zephaniah. 2023-12-07T15:46:00Z 2023-12-07T15:58:00Z /²¹²ú´Ç³Ü³Ù-»å³¾³Ü/²Ô±ð·É²õ/2023/»å±ð³¦±ð³¾²ú±ð°ù/²¹-´Ç²Ô±ð-³¾²¹²Ô-²Ô²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô²¹±ô-²µ°ù¾±»å-´Ç´Ú-³¦´Ç²Ô²õ³Ù²¹²Ô³Ù-±ð²Ô±ð°ù²µ²â-–-²¹-³Ù°ù¾±²ú³Ü³Ù±ð-³Ù´Ç-²ú±ð²ÔÂá²¹³¾¾±²Ô-³ú±ð±è³ó²¹²Ô¾±²¹³ó.²¹²õ±è³æ COP28: Prof Mike Kagioglou reflects on the impact СʪÃÃÊÓƵ is having at Dubai climate summit Sian Brewis As the first week of COP28 in Dubai reaches an end, Professor Mike Kagioglou, PVC Research and Business Innovation, reflects on the impact СʪÃÃÊÓƵ has already had as the only UK university to have its own pavilion in the blue zone, where negotiations take place 2023-12-07T08:15:00Z 2023-12-12T10:44:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/december/cop28-prof-mike-kagioglou-reflects-on-the-impact-dmu-is-having-at-dubai-climate-summit.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ renew partnership with Leicester Tigers Claire Roberts Leicester Tigers are pleased to confirm that СʪÃÃÊÓƵ has renewed its partnership with the club. 2023-12-06T11:33:00Z 2023-12-06T11:18:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/december/de-montfort-university-renew-partnership-with-leicester-tigers.aspx 'Beaumont Leys is in my blood' - How СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate Martin is raising the aspirations of an entire community Christopher Johnston Read how СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate Martin is making a difference in the Beaumont Leys community - including securing £600.000 to refurbish a community centre. 2023-12-06T08:15:00Z 2023-12-05T16:32:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/december/beaumont-leys-is-in-my-blood-how-dmu-graduate-martin-is-raising-the-aspirations-of-an-entire-community.aspx Former Kenyan international turns to СʪÃÃÊÓƵ and the FIFA Master to 'fine tune' her skills and promote women's rights in football Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling Making 43 international appearances and captaining your team would be seen by most footballers as reaching the pinnacle of your career, and they would probably be left wondering if there was much left to achieve. But Teresa Ouko Calleb, who played centre back for the Kenyan national team for seven years, is not like most footballers. 2023-12-05T09:46:00Z 2024-01-02T09:51:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/december/former-kenyan-international-turns-to-dmu-and-the-fifa-master-to-fine-tune-her-skills-and-promote-womens-rights-in-football.aspx Mechatronics graduate lands high-flying job in aerospace industry Marie Koupparis Landing a high-flying job with a leading aerospace company is a rewarding achievement for a recent international graduate from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2023-12-01T15:21:00Z 2023-12-01T15:20:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/december/mechatronics-graduate-lands-high-flying-job-in-aerospace-industry.aspx Decolonising СʪÃÃÊÓƵ project wins prestigious Green Gown Award Christopher Johnston СʪÃÃÊÓƵ (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more 2023-12-01T15:02:00Z 2023-12-01T17:27:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/december/decolonising-dmu-project-wins-prestigious-green-gown-award.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's SDG work in spotlight at COP28 Sian Brewis Sustainability and climate change are the biggest challenges facing humanity today, Professor Simon Oldroyd tells audience in Dubai at the first day of negotiations at COP28 2023-12-01T13:12:00Z 2023-12-12T10:47:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/december/dmus-sdg-work-in-spotlight-at-cop28.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ staff member joins fight for Barbudan land rights Christopher Thundow A campaigner from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester is facing an "anxious wait" to hear if an appeal her sister has lodged against land development in Barbuda will be upheld. 2023-11-30T08:30:00Z 2023-11-29T15:01:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/november/dmu-staff-member-joins-fight-for-barbudan-land-rights.aspx Times Higher Award would be a fitting recognition for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ veteran James Bavin Dr Ketan Ruparelia has been nominated for the Outstanding Technician Award at this year's Times Higher Education (THE) Awards in Liverpool. 2023-11-28T09:00:00Z 2023-11-27T11:05:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/november/times-higher-award-would-be-a-fitting-recognition-for-dmu-veteran.aspx 'Football was always the one for me': СʪÃÃÊÓƵ FIFA Master student Chris covered two World Cup Finals in 12 months Christopher Johnston СʪÃÃÊÓƵ FIFA Master student Chris Curulli is just 23 and has attended and reported on two FIFA World Cups – and it all happened in the space of 12 months. Read more... 2023-11-24T08:00:00Z 2023-11-30T16:17:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/november/football-was-always-the-one-for-me-dmu-fifa-master-student-chris-covered-two-world-cup-finals-in-12-months.aspx Sustainability awards launched to celebrate staff and students Claire Roberts The second annual awards to celebrate staff and students who are going the extra mile for sustainability at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) and beyond, has launched today. 2023-11-23T11:29:00Z 2023-11-23T13:22:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/november/sustainability-awards-launched-to-celebrate-staff-and-students.aspx It's a First! Youngsters set sights on university after campus day Sema Ikleriya Dozens of young learners from around Leicester have been inspired to future success after spending the day at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2023-11-21T10:57:00Z 2024-03-21T12:46:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/november/its-a-first-youngsters-set-sights-on-university-after-campus-day.aspx Disability app founder Simon reaches final of Santander X start-up awards Sian Brewis Simon Sansome, founder of Snowball Community app, is through to the national finals of the Santander X start-up competition 2023-11-21T08:52:00Z 2023-11-21T10:00:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/november/disability-app-founder-simon-reaches-final-of-santander-x-start-up-awards.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate named Student Journalist of the Year Christopher Johnston СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate Nick Gascoyne has been named Student Journalist of the Year at the Midlands Media Students' Awards 2023-11-16T08:15:00Z 2023-11-15T15:48:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/november/dmu-graduate-named-student-journalist-of-the-year.aspx Cambodia-based СʪÃÃÊÓƵ alumnus is ambassador of Brunei Lisa-Jayne Smith In September 2023, СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) opened a new campus in Cambodia. Living in Cambodia is СʪÃÃÊÓƵ alumnus and ambassador of Brunei in Cambodia, Kasmirhan Tahir. 2023-11-15T10:45:00Z 2023-11-15T10:49:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/november/cambodia-based-dmu-alumnus-is-ambassador-of-brunei.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ researchers discover exactly how local football club produces carbon emissions Claire Roberts Researchers from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) have measured the carbon emissions of an amateur football club providing players and coaches with an invaluable insight into how they can achieve their Net Zero goal. 2023-11-14T09:30:00Z 2024-02-20T13:57:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/november/dmu-researchers-discover-exactly-how-local-football-club-produces-carbon-emissions.aspx Tigers made to lick their wounds after narrow loss to Harlequins Christopher Thundow First year Journalism student Matt Saunders files a match report from Mattoli Woods Welford Road Stadium, where the Leicester Tigers have taken on Harlequins. 2023-11-13T15:05:00Z 2023-11-13T15:03:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/november/tigers-made-to-lick-their-wounds-after-narrow-loss-to-harlequins.aspx Hundreds of students roar on Leicester Tigers with free tickets through partnership Christopher Thundow Around 200 СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) students took advantage of free tickets to watch Leicester Tigers take on Harlequins at Tigers Stadium. 2023-11-13T13:53:00Z 2023-11-13T14:03:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/november/hundreds-of-students-roar-on-leicester-tigers-with-free-tickets-through-partnership.aspx Hatrick hero Alfie shines at the 2023 Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Awards James Bavin The Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Awards returned to СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) this week as budding entrepreneurs came together for an evening of celebration at The Venue. 2023-11-10T10:47:00Z 2023-11-15T15:46:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/november/hatrick-hero-alfie-shines-at-the-2023-enterprise-and-entrepreneurship-awards.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate named in top 10 of 2023 Disability Power 100 Sian Brewis Simon Sansome, who founded Snowball App to highlight accessibility, has grown the business to one of the world's biggest disability apps 2023-11-10T08:40:00Z 2023-11-10T08:35:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/november/dmu-graduate-named-in-top-10-of-2023-disability-power-100.aspx Chinese film festival 'Electric Shadows' returns to the screens of Leicester for a second year Sema Ikleriya The first ever festival dedicated to the celebration of contemporary Chinese cinema in the East Midlands is set to return to Leicester for the second year in a row following last year's regional and international success. 2023-11-09T10:43:00Z 2023-12-07T12:02:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/november/chinese-film-festival-electric-shadows-returns-to-the-screens-of-leicester-for-a-second-year.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ to show sustainable research at COP28 in Dubai Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling Academics and postgraduate students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) are going to showcase their pioneering research at the world's biggest climate change conference, COP 28 in Dubai. 2023-11-08T08:30:00Z 2023-11-28T11:06:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/november/dmu-to-show-sustainable-research-at-cop-28-in-dubai.aspx Carry on laughing - СʪÃÃÊÓƵ continues its long-running partnership with Leicester Comedy Festival Christopher Johnston Here's something to raise a smile – СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has announced it is to continue to work in partnership with the 2024 Leicester Comedy Festival, bringing superb opportunities to students and staff to get involved. 2023-11-08T08:15:00Z 2023-11-07T16:39:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/november/carry-on-laughing-dmu-continues-its-long-running-partnership-with-leicester-comedy-festival.aspx Five СʪÃÃÊÓƵ journalism students shortlisted for prestigious media awards Christopher Johnston Five students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) have made it on to the shortlist for awards celebrating the best journalists in the Midlands. 2023-11-07T08:15:00Z 2023-11-06T14:12:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/november/five-dmu-journalism-students-shortlisted-for-prestigious-media-awards.aspx University leaders from across the country to celebrate ground-breaking Decolonising СʪÃÃÊÓƵ programme Christopher Johnston Close to 300 university academics and education leaders have signed up for an event at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester to celebrate Decolonising СʪÃÃÊÓƵ – a programme that's dismantling racist barriers and structures so that all staff and students can thrive. 2023-11-06T09:26:00Z 2023-11-06T09:25:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/november/university-leaders-from-across-the-country-to-celebrate-ground-breaking-decolonising-dmu-programme.aspx Alumnus of the Quarter: Iain McKenzie Lisa-Jayne Smith From the Outer Hebrides to Leicester and from building sites to financial services, Alumnus of the Quarter Iain McKenzie has had an interesting journey before reaching his current position as Chief Operating Officer at Mattioli Woods. 2023-11-03T09:45:00Z 2023-11-03T09:54:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/november/alumnus-of-the-quarter-iain-mckenzie.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students stage 'immaculate' performance Marie Koupparis An immersive physical theatre performance, where the audience becomes the centre of the story, is being staged on campus by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) students. 2023-11-03T09:22:00Z 2023-11-03T09:22:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/november/dmu-students-stage-immaculate-performance.aspx Student's work placement confirms her career choice Aimi Francis Emily Smith's decision to do a year's work placement during her degree gave her the certainty she needed to pursue a career in the mental health sector. 2023-11-01T09:30:00Z 2023-11-02T12:59:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/october/students-work-placement-confirms-her-career-choice.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ reaches business awards finals for helping businesses access graduate talent Sian Brewis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Graduate Champions scheme has been shortlisted in the East Midlands Chamber business awards, which take place on Friday 2023-11-01T08:06:00Z 2023-11-01T08:04:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/november/dmu-reaches-business-awards-finals-for-helping-businesses-access-graduate-talent.aspx Placement students celebrate successes at inaugural awards evening James Bavin Students returning to СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) from their year in industry were welcomed back in style as the university hosted its first-ever Placement Graduation Event. 2023-10-31T11:22:00Z 2023-10-31T11:22:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/october/placement-students-celebrate-successes-at-inaugural-awards-evening.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ means business with events for this year's Leicester Business Festival Aimi Francis The festival – which starts on Monday November 6 - is a firm fixture in the business calendar, offering a fortnight of free events that showcase successes, celebrate collaboration, and promote innovation. 2023-10-31T08:39:00Z 2023-11-08T09:14:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/october/dmu-means-business-with-events-for-this-years-leicester-business-festival.aspx Educators welcome Stephen Lawrence Research Centre's work to transform our education system Aimi Francis Dozens of headteachers, fellow education leaders and guests from across the UK have come together at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ to celebrate 'racial literacy' work which is enhancing teaching practices so that all children have a fair chance to thrive in education. 2023-10-30T15:30:00Z 2023-11-01T14:00:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/october/educators-welcome-stephen-lawrence-research-centres-work-to-transform-our-education-system.aspx Poking fun at art theory earns СʪÃÃÊÓƵ student national recognition and a £1,000 prize Marie Koupparis A tongue-in-cheek critique of art theory typed onto a roll of toilet paper, has seen a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) student crowned winner of The Graduate Art Show 2023. 2023-10-30T09:52:00Z 2023-10-30T10:26:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/october/poking-fun-at-art-theory-earns-dmu-student-national-recognition-and-a-1000-prize.aspx International students get exclusive audience with Leicester's Lord Mayor Aimi Francis Dozens of international students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) have been given an inspiring overview of how the city is run, by the Lord Mayor. 2023-10-26T10:48:00Z 2023-11-01T14:26:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/october/international-students-get-exclusive-audience-with-leicesters-lord-mayor.aspx Leather School students learn traditional handcrafting techniques Sian Brewis The course, which is supported by The Leathersellers' Company, included a visit to a tannery, learning about environmentally-friendly natural dyes, hand stitching, leather embossing, printing and experiments 2023-10-25T09:27:00Z 2023-10-25T09:25:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/october/leather-school-students-learn-traditional-handcrafting-techniques.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ caps off Rugby World Cup 2023 with an evening with Leicester Tigers CEO Andrea Pinchen Christopher Johnston Leicester Tigers chief executive Andrea Pinchen is preparing to give her view from the top of the sporting mountain when she takes part in a Q&A on the СʪÃÃÊÓƵ (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) campus next month. 2023-10-24T14:47:00Z 2023-10-24T14:54:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/october/dmu-caps-off-rugby-world-cup-2023-with-an-evening-with-leicester-tigers-ceo-andrea-pinchen.aspx Is ChatGPT a narcissist teenager? Researcher tests AI personality Christopher Thundow It might be (artificially) intelligent but does ChatGPT have a personality? A СʪÃÃÊÓƵ researcher ran a famous psychology test to find out. 2023-10-24T12:11:00Z 2023-10-24T12:10:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/october/is-chatgpt-a-narcissist-teenager-researcher-tests-ai-personality.aspx KTP Associate's new role helping to revolutionise fingerprint forensics Aimi Francis Matthew Needham is now a Knowledge Transfer Associate, in a three-year collaboration with West Technology Forensics in Bristol. 2023-10-23T11:18:00Z 2023-11-01T13:59:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/october/ktp-associates-new-role-helping-to-revolutionise-fingerprint-forensics.aspx BBC TV TREASURES FOUND BY СʪÃÃÊÓƵ AND FILM COLLECTORS Claire Roberts Lost episodes of classic BBC programmes from the 1960s have been unearthed by a team of СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) experts and avid film collectors organising a new national film event. 2023-10-20T13:55:00Z 2023-10-20T14:00:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/october/bbc-tv-treasures-found-by-dmu-and-film-collectors.aspx New PhD students start research journey at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Sian Brewis Meet some of the new postgraduate students who have started studies at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Doctoral College 2023-10-20T12:11:00Z 2023-10-20T12:09:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/october/new-phd-students-start-research-journey-at-dmu.aspx Meet Matthew, the СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Dance graduate turned sewing bee Marie Koupparis Taught to sew by his nan and influenced by the drag scene, СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) graduate Matthew sparkled on BBC One's The Great British Sewing Bee (GBSB) this year. 2023-10-20T07:52:00Z 2023-10-20T09:05:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/october/meet-matthew-the-dmu-dance-graduate-turned-sewing-bee.aspx Artwork by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ photographer in international exhibition spotlight Christopher Thundow Iconic photography by a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) artist has appeared at an international exhibition. 2023-10-19T08:30:00Z 2023-10-18T12:46:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/october/artwork-by-dmu-photographer-in-international-exhibition-spotlight.aspx National law firm to offer new bursaries for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ law students Christopher Johnston A new bursary is being offered to aspiring СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) law students, in memory of a senior city lawyer. 2023-10-19T08:30:00Z 2023-10-19T09:10:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/october/national-law-firm-to-offer-new-bursaries-for-dmu-law-students.aspx International award for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate Ana Sian Brewis Judges said her designs exemplified the ideal to "lead the fashion world towards sustainability while still captivating audiences with innovative designs" 2023-10-18T09:39:00Z 2023-10-18T09:37:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/october/international-award-for-dmu-graduate-ana.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ student's work on placement rewarded with international award Isabelle Thom Creative contributions by Alessandro Cardello during his work placement with a global brand agency have earned the company and its client a coveted international award. 2023-10-18T08:30:00Z 2024-01-22T11:16:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/october/dmu-students-work-on-placement-rewarded-with-international-award.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ apprentice celebrates historic Architects' Journal award Marie Koupparis A student from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has won the national prestigious Architects' Journal Postgraduate Student Prize for his proposal to futureproof a UK coastal community. 2023-10-17T11:00:00Z 2024-01-19T10:47:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/october/dmu-apprentice-celebrates-historic-architects-journal-award.aspx Magical monsters illuminate Leicester City Centre Claire Roberts A group of giant glowing monsters have dominated buildings across Leicester City Centre, including СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) campus. 2023-10-16T11:44:00Z 2023-10-16T11:42:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/september/magical-monsters-illuminate-leicester-city-centre.aspx Restart a Heart Day: Life-saving defibrillators fitted around СʪÃÃÊÓƵ campus Christopher Johnston Life-saving defibrillators are being fitted outside buildings on the СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) campus so they are accessible 24/7. 2023-10-16T08:30:00Z 2023-10-13T17:06:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/october/restart-a-heart-day-life-saving-defibrillators-fitted-around-dmu-campus.aspx More than £300,000 funding to fuel university boost to region's innovation ecosystem Aimi Francis The city and county's universities are being funded to develop a pioneering approach to creating new products, services and business from ideas 2023-10-12T17:35:00Z 2023-11-08T09:32:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/october/more-than-300000-funding-to-fuel-university-boost-to-regions-innovation-ecosystem.aspx Celebrating Leicester and Leicestershire as a prime destination for international students Christopher Thundow International partners from across the world gathered in Leicester to hear first-hand from regional leaders about why the county is one of the most attractive destinations for international students in the country. 2023-10-12T10:18:00Z 2023-10-12T10:18:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/october/celebrating-leicester-and-leicestershire-as-a-prime-destination-for-international-students.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ hosts round table to promote UK-Kenya partnerships in higher education Christopher Johnston Representatives from more than 20 institutions from Kenya have met with 17 vice-chancellors from the UK at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) to look at advancing international partnerships in research, innovation, entrepreneurship and employability. 2023-10-11T09:32:00Z 2023-10-11T09:32:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/october/dmu-hosts-round-table-to-promote-uk-kenya-partnerships-in-higher-education.aspx Prestigious FIFA Master course taught at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ named No.1 in Europe for a record 11th time Christopher Johnston The FIFA Master course taught at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has maintained its position as the leading postgraduate sports management course in Europe for a record 11th time in the influential SportBusiness global rankings. 2023-10-10T09:43:00Z 2023-10-10T09:42:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/september/prestigious-fifa-master-course-taught-at-dmu-named-no.1-in-europe-for-a-record-11th-time.aspx New police constables begin their apprenticeships at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Sian Brewis Some 20 new learners from Leicestershire Police have begun their studies at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship programme 2023-10-10T09:19:00Z 2023-10-10T09:17:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/october/new-police-constables-begin-their-apprenticeships-at-dmu.aspx Engineering graduate headhunted by global company Isabelle Thom Just a few years after leaving СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ), engineering graduate George Gentle, now works for a global company in a role that sees him travelling the world and making big career plans. 2023-10-06T08:30:00Z 2024-01-22T11:12:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/october/engineering-graduate-headhunted-by-global-company.aspx Sustainable design in the spotlight at national environment showcase Sian Brewis Sustainability Rox will provide businesses with the knowledge and resources they need to make a positive impact on the environment and the economy. 2023-10-05T08:56:00Z 2023-10-05T08:54:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/october/sustainable-design-in-the-spotlight-at-national-environment-showcase.aspx Unforgettable overseas experiences on offer for more students with СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Global Sema Ikleriya Students are being offered incredible opportunities to travel and study in some of the world's great cities through the University's СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Global scheme. 2023-10-04T08:30:00Z 2024-03-21T13:01:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/september/unforgettable-overseas-experiences-on-offer-for-more-students-with-dmu-global.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ begins search for architects to design a £30 million next generation library Christopher Johnston A search is underway for a design team to lead the ambitious £30 million plans to develop an exciting 'next generation' library on the СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) campus. 2023-10-03T10:26:00Z 2023-10-03T16:56:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/september/dmu-begins-search-for-architects-to-design-a-30-million-next-generation-library.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ launches Black History Month Christopher Johnston A richly diverse calendar of events celebrating the heritage, history, arts, culture and accomplishments of African, Caribbean and South Asian diasporas in the UK is underway as СʪÃÃÊÓƵ marks Black History Month. 2023-10-02T09:31:00Z 2023-10-02T09:29:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/september/dmu-launches-black-history-month.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ history celebrated in new film festival being held in Leicester Christopher Thundow The celluloid era of filmmaking will be celebrated in a new festival being held by experts from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2023-09-29T11:09:00Z 2023-09-29T11:05:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/september/celluloid-history-celebrated-in-new-film-festival-being-held-in-leicester.aspx Psychology student secures a job before finishing her СʪÃÃÊÓƵ degree Lauren Henderson Hollie Drury has been offered a full-time job after she graduates, following a successful year-long placement during her third year as a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) student. 2023-09-29T08:30:00Z 2024-01-29T11:36:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/september/psychology-student-secures-a-job-before-finishing-her-dmu-degree.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ awarded Silver in new Teaching Excellence Framework assessment Christopher Thundow СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has received an overall rating of Silver in a Government-backed assessment of universities. 2023-09-28T09:57:00Z 2023-09-28T09:55:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/september/dmu-awarded-silver-in-new-teaching-excellence-framework-assessment.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's start-up support and skills training recognised in national Government assessment Aimi Francis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has been recognised for its skills training and start-up support in a Government measure showing the contribution universities make to society and the economy. 2023-09-27T13:05:00Z 2023-10-12T16:17:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/september/dmus-start-up-support-and-skills-training-recognised-in-national-government-assessment.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ becomes first UK university to open campus in Cambodia Christopher Johnston СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has become the first UK university to open a campus in Cambodia. 2023-09-26T13:27:00Z 2023-10-04T10:01:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/september/dmu-becomes-first-uk-university-to-open-campus-in-cambodia.aspx Global cohort of FIFA Master students start their prestigious degree course at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Christopher Johnston Students from as far afield as Australia, Mexico, Libya, Japan and Kenya have arrived at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) to start studying the prestigious FIFA Master course. 2023-09-26T08:58:00Z 2023-09-26T08:56:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/september/global-cohort-of-fifa-master-students-start-their-prestigious-degree-course-at-dmu.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ hosts first Annual Leicester Dinner celebrating sustainability Sian Brewis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ hosted its first Annual Leicester Dinner inspired by the groundbreaking green history of Queen's Building, and invited back the original architect 2023-09-25T09:22:00Z 2023-09-25T09:21:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/september/dmu-hosts-first-annual-leicester-dinner-celebrating-sustainability.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduates' designs take iconic fashion competition by storm Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling Three graduates from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) have made waves in the Midlands fashion scene, winning major awards at the FashAnne Awards 2023 competition. 2023-09-25T09:15:00Z 2023-10-10T09:28:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/september/dmu-graduates-designs-take-iconic-fashion-competition-by-storm.aspx Countdown to COP28: СʪÃÃÊÓƵ encourages staff and students to take action Claire Roberts Students and staff at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ are being offered support to set up environmental awareness activities to coincide with the world's biggest climate event. 2023-09-22T11:43:00Z 2023-09-22T11:41:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/september/countdown-to-cop28-dmu-encourages-staff-and-students-to-take-action.aspx Entrepreneurs begin to forge their future on Crucible Sian Brewis Meet some of the entrepreneurs who are on СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's flagship business incubation programme Crucible which provides support, mentoring, masterclasses and more to help graduates and alumni 2023-09-19T11:34:00Z 2023-09-19T11:45:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/september/entrepreneurs-begin-to-forge-their-future-on-crucible.aspx Mum-of-two who carried out pioneering СʪÃÃÊÓƵ research into type 2 diabetes receives her PhD Lauren Henderson A mother-of-two who led СʪÃÃÊÓƵ research into the possible links between ethnicity and diet and the impact on type 2 diabetes has received her PhD. 2023-09-18T10:50:00Z 2024-01-29T11:46:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/september/mum-of-two-who-carried-out-pioneering-dmu-research-into-type-2-diabetes-receives-her-phd.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ is 'the people's university', says respected race equality campaigner and politician Lord Woolley Aimi Francis British politician and activist Lord Simon Woolley has described СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) as 'the people's university, belonging to everyone, where everybody can excel'. 2023-09-15T13:23:00Z 2023-09-21T14:18:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/september/dmu-is-the-peoples-university-says-respected-race-equality-campaigner-and-politician-lord-woolley.aspx Joy for Journalism students receiving outstanding achievement awards Claire Roberts High-flying Journalism students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) had a double celebration at their graduations as the faculty awarded its outstanding graduate prizes. 2023-09-15T12:19:00Z 2023-09-15T12:27:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/september/joy-for-journalism-students-receiving-outstanding-achievement-awards.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Chancellor and pioneering choreographer Akram Khan meets Dance students on the day they graduate Christopher Johnston No sooner had Dance students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) walked across the stage to receive their graduation certificates than they were enjoying an audience with world-class choreographer Akram Khan. 2023-09-14T08:40:00Z 2023-09-14T08:40:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/september/dmu-chancellor-and-pioneering-choreographer-akram-khan-meets-dance-students-on-the-day-they-graduate.aspx Fashion consultant to the stars collects honorary doctorate Sian Brewis A fashion leader who counts Victoria Beckham among her clients has praised СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester's (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) as being "a university that has community at its heart" as she received an honorary doctorate. 2023-09-13T09:39:00Z 2023-09-13T09:56:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/september/fashion-consultant-to-the-stars-collects-honorary-doctorate.aspx Honorary doctorate for trailblazing artist Sian Brewis Andrew Logan, a sculptor, jewellery designer and performance artist whose work has spanned decades and introduced the globe to the Alternative Miss World beauty pageant 2023-09-12T08:16:00Z 2023-09-12T10:26:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/september/honorary-doctorate-for-trailblazing-artist.aspx Graduations kick off in style during hottest day of year Sian Brewis Summer graduations got underway today with the Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities with proud parents, family and friends packing into Curve Theatre 2023-09-09T18:37:00Z 2023-09-09T18:35:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/september/graduations-kick-off-in-style-during-hottest-day-of-year.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ sports historians create international conference to mark the Rugby World Cup in France David Watts As fans from around the world turn their eyes to France to watch the Rugby Union World Cup, СʪÃÃÊÓƵ has announced it will be hosting an international conference about the sport. 2023-09-08T10:43:00Z 2023-10-30T09:34:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/september/dmu-sports-historians-create-international-conference-to-mark-the-rugby-world-cup-in-france.aspx Huge collection of rare Leicester Tigers rugby memorabilia is handed over to СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's archivists Christopher Johnston A very special collection relating to the history of Leicester Tigers – one of the world's biggest and most successful rugby clubs – has been placed in the safe hands of СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester's (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) archivists. 2023-09-08T10:14:00Z 2023-09-08T10:14:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/september/huge-collection-of-rare-leicester-tigers-rugby-memorabilia-is-handed-over-to-dmus-archivists.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ and Barclays Eagle Labs celebrate one year in partnership Sian Brewis In its first year, it has welcomed more than 1,000 visitors to events and brought 12 start-up businesses to its Canary Wharf HQ to pitch to its venture capital team 2023-09-08T09:50:00Z 2023-09-08T09:46:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/september/dmu-and-barclays-eagle-labs-celebrate-one-year-in-partnership.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ reaches the finals in search for region's most sustainable businesses Sema Ikleriya From managing buildings to embedding sustainability into teaching, to engaging staff and students on global issues, СʪÃÃÊÓƵ has a long list of measures in place to make the university more sustainable 2023-09-05T08:45:00Z 2023-10-12T11:35:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/september/dmu-reaches-the-finals-in-search-for-regions-most-sustainable-businesses.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ in temporary accommodation invisible, expert warns amid record figures Sian Brewis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ experiencing homelessness are too often "invisible" and "overlooked", an expert has said, as analysis showed stark differences in the picture across England when it comes to families in temporary accommodation. 2023-09-01T10:56:00Z 2023-09-01T10:52:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/september/children-in-temporary-accommodation-invisible-expert-warns-amid-record-figures.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ part of new cyber cluster to support local business Sian Brewis New independent platform will help businesses collaborate to improve cybersecurity skills and standards as part of Government skills investment programme 2023-08-31T08:53:00Z 2023-08-31T09:16:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/august/dmu-part-of-new-cyber-cluster-to-support-local-business.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Global traveller Momo wants to show young gang members back home 'there is a better way' Lauren Henderson Student Momo Bondo's friends grew up in gangs including his best friend who died at the age of 15. Momo is studying Criminology and Psychology to look into how he can guide young people on to a better path. He is now taking a year out to study Criminology in Canada thanks to the СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Global team and widen his knowledge on gang culture. 2023-08-30T09:43:00Z 2024-01-29T11:40:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/august/dmu-global-traveller-momo-wants-to-show-young-gang-members-back-home-there-is-a-better-way.aspx Careers manager at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ shortlisted for Outstanding Woman in Education award Christopher Johnston A desire to give every student a fair chance when it comes to finding the jobs they want has seen a member of the СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) Careers Team nominated for the Outstanding Woman in Education award. 2023-08-25T10:30:00Z 2023-08-25T10:29:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/august/careers-manager-at-dmu-shortlisted-for-outstanding-woman-in-education-award.aspx New research could help people with depression tackle personal issues Claire Roberts Researchers at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) have suggested new ways of thinking which could help people with depression tackle personal problems. 2023-08-24T09:44:00Z 2023-08-24T09:43:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/august/new-research-could-help-people-with-depression-tackle-personal-issues.aspx Communities set to benefit from new civic engagement programme Sian Brewis Leicestershire's Civic Universities Partnership - which comprises СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Loughborough University and the University of Leicester – is one of just 12 selected across the UK to be part of the new project 2023-08-21T09:04:00Z 2023-08-21T09:04:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/august/communities-set-to-benefit-from-new-civic-engagement-programme.aspx Students praise СʪÃÃÊÓƵ teaching in new national survey Christopher Johnston Students have rated aspects of the teaching at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) as some of the best in the country, in a national survey. 2023-08-17T10:57:00Z 2023-08-17T10:57:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/august/students-praise-dmu-teaching-in-new-national-survey.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ wins renewed national recognition for supporting researchers Christopher Thundow СʪÃÃÊÓƵ has been successful in retaining its HR Excellence in Research Award at the four-year external review point. 2023-08-16T11:54:00Z 2023-08-16T12:11:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/august/dmu-wins-renewed-national-recognition-for-supporting-researchers.aspx Leicester named one of the best student cities Sian Brewis Students have voted on the best places to live and study - and Leicester is in the top 15 2023-08-15T08:59:00Z 2023-08-16T10:28:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/august/leicester-named-one-of-the-best-student-cities.aspx Journalism student prepares to spend a year studying in the US thanks to СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Global Christopher Johnston A Journalism student from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) is preparing to head off on the trip of a lifetime, spending a year studying in the USA. 2023-08-14T10:13:00Z 2023-08-15T11:20:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/august/journalism-student-prepares-to-spend-a-year-studying-in-the-us-thanks-to-dmu-global.aspx Groundbreaking big data research challenges effectiveness of gaming bans Sian Brewis Analysing more than seven billion hours of playtime in mainland China, and found that there was no evidence that these restrictions reduced the prevalence of heavy play in these games. 2023-08-11T07:03:00Z 2023-08-11T07:02:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/august/groundbreaking-big-data-research-challenges-effectiveness-of-gaming-bans.aspx Power of data being used to help boost farmers' income in Nigeria Sian Brewis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ has teamed up with partners in Nigeria to develop and launch a new online platform that will connect producers to buyers, markets and processors across the country. 2023-08-09T10:55:00Z 2023-08-09T10:55:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/august/power-of-data-being-used-to-help-boost-farmers-income-in-nigeria.aspx Pedalling beyond fear: student's bike-riding achievement encourages others to embrace new challenges Sema Ikleriya Student Daria Brazhnyk's personal journey to learn how to ride a bike as an adult has led to the creation of 'The Daria Project'- an initiative which offers free cycling lessons to all staff and students across the university. 2023-08-08T14:12:00Z 2023-09-05T15:34:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/august/pedalling-beyond-fear-students-bike-riding-achievement-encourages-others-to-embrace-new-challenges.aspx Team behind СʪÃÃÊÓƵ anti-racism programme wins national award Aimi Francis The team behind СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester's (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) anti-racism programme has been given a national award for its approach. 2023-08-03T09:06:00Z 2024-06-12T16:01:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/august/team-behind-dmu-anti-racism-programme-wins-national-award.aspx Alumna of the month – Ana Del Rio Mullarkey Laura Collins Alumna of the month Ana Del Rio Mullarkey reflects on her success and looks ahead to life after graduation. 2023-08-01T09:46:00Z 2023-08-01T09:44:00Z /²¹²ú´Ç³Ü³Ù-»å³¾³Ü/²Ô±ð·É²õ/2023/²¹³Ü²µ³Ü²õ³Ù/²¹±ô³Ü³¾²Ô²¹-´Ç´Ú-³Ù³ó±ð-³¾´Ç²Ô³Ù³ó-–-²¹²Ô²¹-»å±ð±ô-°ù¾±´Ç-³¾³Ü±ô±ô²¹°ù°ì±ð²â.²¹²õ±è³æ СʪÃÃÊÓƵ named quadruple award finalists at national sustainability awards Aimi Francis Dedication from staff and students towards creating a more sustainable future has seen СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) shortlisted for four prestigious Green Gown Awards. 2023-07-31T11:33:00Z 2024-06-12T16:00:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/july/dmu-named-quadruple-award-finalists-at-national-sustainability-awards.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ student uses his university journey to help incoming students Isabelle Thom Final-year student Sadith Jayawardena is using his experience at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) to help prospective students get the most out of their studies. 2023-07-31T08:00:00Z 2023-07-31T10:26:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/july/dmu-student-uses-his-university-journey-to-help-incoming-students.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Fine Art grad paints stunning portrait of NHS hero on peak time BBC show Sema Ikleriya Read how СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Fine Art grad Jemisha got to paint a stunning portrait of a remarkable A&E doctor for a peak time BBC One art show 2023-07-31T08:00:00Z 2024-05-09T16:11:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/july/dmu-fine-art-grad-paints-stunning-portrait-of-nhs-hero-on-peak-time-bbc-show.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate soaring to success after overseas move to study at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Isabelle Thom Having moved continents to pursue his career ambitions, СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) graduate Ahmed Alkady is taking huge strides in his new role. 2023-07-27T08:00:00Z 2024-01-22T11:20:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/july/dmu-graduate-soaring-to-success-after-overseas-move-to-study-at-dmu.aspx Students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's overseas campuses wowed by Leicester and the opportunity to learn more about the city Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling Students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Kazakhstan and СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Dubai have been wowed by the СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) campus after visiting it for the first time to take part in a summer school. 2023-07-25T10:07:00Z 2024-01-30T13:36:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/july/students-from-dmus-overseas-campuses-wowed-by-leicester-and-the-opportunity-to-learn-more-about-the-city.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ journalism grad Mollie is shining bright at US edition of The Sun Christopher Johnston Find out more about СʪÃÃÊÓƵ journalism grad Mollie Mansfield and her journey from Leicester to editing one of the fastest growing media outlets in the USA 2023-07-25T08:45:00Z 2023-07-25T08:42:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/july/dmu-journalism-grad-mollie-is-shining-bright-at-us-edition-of-the-sun.aspx Public health director who led Leicester through pandemic to join СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Christopher Thundow The man who led Leicester's fight against Covid 19 is joining СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) as a Professor of Public Health. 2023-07-24T15:01:00Z 2023-07-24T15:00:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/july/public-health-director-who-led-leicester-through-pandemic-to-join-dmu.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ professor elected a Fellow of the British Academy for her pioneering research Claire Roberts A professor from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has joined an elite group of academics elected as a Fellow of the British Academy in recognition of world-class contribution to historical research. 2023-07-21T14:44:00Z 2023-07-21T14:55:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/july/dmu-professor-elected-a-fellow-of-the-british-academy-for-her-pioneering-research.aspx Career success for Manasvi after Clearing Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling Thanks to landing a place at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) through Clearing, Manasvi Chandrakant can look forward to a new career with a global defence company in September. 2023-07-21T08:30:00Z 2024-01-30T13:22:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/july/career-success-for-manasvi-after-clearing.aspx 'I'm glad my original plans didn't work out' СʪÃÃÊÓƵ student says Early Clearing was the best decision she's made Aimi Francis A change of heart and a cancelled drama course hasn't stopped second year Performing Arts BA student Isobel Tolley from pursuing her dreams of becoming a primary school teacher. 2023-07-20T10:55:00Z 2023-07-20T10:54:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/im-glad-my-original-plans-didnt-work-out-dmu-student-says-early-clearing-was-the-best-decision-shes-madeuntitled1.aspx Student discovers new career path through local charity internship Claire Roberts A third-year Journalism student from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) is using the newswriting skills she learned on her course to help drive awareness of mental health issues. 2023-07-20T09:51:00Z 2023-07-20T09:49:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/july/student-discovers-new-career-path-through-local-charity-internship.aspx Dedicated student earns Social Mobility Award for second year running Claire Roberts Dedication to succeed and a profound desire to help other students with autism has seen a Drama student from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) secure a prestigious Social Mobility Award for a second consecutive year. 2023-07-18T10:58:00Z 2023-07-18T10:56:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/july/dedicated-student-earns-social-mobility-award-for-second-consecutive-year.aspx Silverstone success gears Nuri up for Jaguar job Isabelle Thom After driving СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ)'s racing team to success at Silverstone, Mechanical Engineering student Nuri Uysal has secured a coveted job with Jaguar Land Rover. 2023-07-17T09:41:00Z 2024-01-22T11:13:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/july/silverstone-success-gears-nuri-up-for-jaguar-job.aspx Colourful collections take to the contour catwalk Sian Brewis Colourful designs coupled with dramatic flair wowed industry professionals as СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ)'s Contour Fashion students staged their final catwalk show - and fashion legend Zandra Rhodes had a front-row seat. 2023-07-14T14:14:00Z 2023-07-18T15:28:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/july/colourful-collections-take-to-the-contour-catwalk.aspx New community champions graduate from Building Stronger Communities programme Sian Brewis Members of the police, probation, local authorities and Government were among those to graduate from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Building Stronger Communities programme 2023-07-12T09:24:00Z 2023-07-12T09:23:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/july/new-community-champions-graduate-from-building-stronger-communities-programme.aspx EastEnders star to address СʪÃÃÊÓƵ talk on mental health and disability in creative industries Christopher Thundow The first disabled actor to have a continuing role in British soap EastEnders will be the main speaker at a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) symposium, looking into mental health and disability equality in the creative industries. 2023-07-12T08:30:00Z 2023-07-11T13:35:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/july/eastenders-star-to-address-dmu-talk-on-mental-health-and-disability-in-creative-industries.aspx Legendary designer Zandra shows support for creative students Sema Ikleriya Zandra, who was given an honorary degree by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ and donated her archive to the university, visited New Designers to support students from Design Crafts, Fashion Textile and Textile Design 2023-07-11T09:45:00Z 2023-07-24T09:17:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/july/legendary-designer-zandra-shows-support-for-creative-students.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students' designs win major awards in national footwear competition Sema Ikleriya Two СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) Footwear Design students have won major prizes at the prestigious Cordwainers Footwear Awards, in recognition of their hard work and creativity. 2023-07-10T09:36:00Z 2023-07-21T12:11:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/july/dmu-students-designs-win-major-awards-in-national-footwear-competition.aspx Law professor leads work reviewing how European countries implement human rights law Sian Brewis The Mendez principles set the foundations of effective interviewing and Prof Walsh has met with senior members of police, judiciary and Government to see how countries have changed interviewing approaches or otherwise adopted the principles. 2023-07-09T16:35:00Z 2023-07-09T16:35:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/july/law-professor-leads-work-reviewing-how-european-countries-implement-human-rights-law.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate Emma brings art to children in the Leicester community Christopher Johnston Artist Emma Peers is a shining example of how СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students and graduates reach out to help the surrounding community. 2023-07-07T08:00:00Z 2023-07-06T14:01:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/july/dmu-graduate-emma-brings-art-to-children-in-the-leicester-community.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's next generation of life savers proudly mark International Paramedics Day Sema Ikleriya Meet СʪÃÃÊÓƵs next generation of life-savers on the eve of International Paramedics Day 2023-07-07T08:00:00Z 2023-07-21T12:12:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/july/dmus-next-generation-of-life-savers-proudly-mark-international-paramedics-day.aspx Ana's designs help her stand out as a fashion innovator Sema Ikleriya The Fashion Innovation award is given to the student whose designs "illustrate the ground breaking thinking that the UK is renowned for". 2023-07-06T08:49:00Z 2024-05-09T16:09:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/july/anas-designs-help-her-stand-out-as-a-fashion-innovator.aspx Meet СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Language Scientists - the campaigning podcasters that believe in the benefits of being bilingual Christopher Johnston Passionate linguists and psychologists Dr Kaitlyn Zavaleta and Dr Marie-Josée Bisson are using a podcast to spread the word about the joys and challenges of learning a language - while asking listeners to help inform their research at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ 2023-07-06T08:15:00Z 2023-07-05T17:41:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/july/meet-dmus-language-scientists-the-campaigning-podcasters-that-believe-in-the-benefits-of-being-bilingual.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ in top ten UK universities for supporting entrepreneurs David Watts СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has been ranked in the Top 10 of British universities supporting student and graduate startups for the third year running. 2023-07-05T10:14:00Z 2023-07-13T11:44:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/june/dmu-in-top-ten-uk-universities-for-supporting-entrepreneurs.aspx Designs leave leathercraft experts blown away by talent Sema Ikleriya The Worshipful Company of Leathersellers, which was formed in the 14th century, made its annual visit to СʪÃÃÊÓƵ to tour the degree show, showcasing final collections from Arts, Design and Humanities courses. 2023-07-03T10:09:00Z 2023-07-21T12:14:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/july/designs-leave-leathercraft-experts-blown-away-by-talent.aspx Dates unveiled for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ-backed Leicester Business Festival Sian Brewis This year's festival will take place from November 6 to 17, and organisers are looking for companies who want to run an event to get in touch with their idea as they put together the 2023 programme. 2023-06-30T14:40:00Z 2023-06-30T14:38:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/june/dates-unveiled-for-dmu-backed-leicester-business-festival.aspx Top 500 Businesses index shows strengths of region's economy Sian Brewis The 2023 list ranks companies by turnover and is based on research led by Leicester Castle Business School 2023-06-30T10:42:00Z 2023-06-30T13:13:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/june/top-500-businesses-index-shows-strengths-of-regions-economy.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ business graduate awarded MBE by Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne Christopher Thundow A СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) alumna who has dedicated her efforts throughout her career to promoting diversity and inclusion has been presented an Investiture for her MBE at Buckingham Palace. 2023-06-30T10:32:00Z 2023-06-30T10:30:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/june/dmu-business-graduate-awarded-mbe-by-her-royal-highness-princess-anne.aspx Student and graduate-led local newspaper giving 'the chance for Leicester people to have their stories told' launches Sema Ikleriya Alongside her PhD studies at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ), Megan Lupton has joined two graduates on the staff of the recently-launched Great Central Gazette (GCG). 2023-06-29T10:56:00Z 2023-07-06T13:13:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/june/student-and-graduate-led-local-newspaper-giving-the-chance-for-leicester-people-to-have-their-stories-told-launches.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Pharmacy student is the first UK winner of European Student Science Award Lauren Henderson Innovative research into diabetes-related infections has led Usman Arshad to become the first pharmacy student in England to win a prestigious European science award. 2023-06-28T08:30:00Z 2024-01-29T11:49:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/june/dmu-pharmacy-student-is-the-first-uk-winner-of-european-student-science-award.aspx Passion for mentoring gives Andy the Inside Edge as he collects national award Sian Brewis Congratulations to Andy Morris, winner of the Significant Contribution award from the Association of Graduate Careers Services 2023-06-26T08:15:00Z 2023-06-23T16:21:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/june/passion-for-mentoring-gives-andy-the-inside-edge-as-he-collects-national-award.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ lecturer listed for Women's Prize for Fiction Sema Ikleriya Farhana Shaikh, a Marketing lecturer at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ), has been listed for the coveted 2023 Women's Prize for Fiction for her first book. 2023-06-23T08:30:00Z 2023-07-06T13:13:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/june/dmu-lecturer-listed-for-womens-prize-for-fiction.aspx Students embark on a conservation quest to identify Leicester's wildlife Sema Ikleriya Students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) have embarked on a mission to discover and support Leicester's wildlife and green spaces through two local conservation quests. 2023-06-22T10:41:00Z 2023-07-06T13:17:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/june/students-embark-on-a-conservation-quest-to-identify-leicesters-wildlife.aspx Recognition for Komal in this year's Generation Next Awards Aimi Francis Komal Shahzadi, outgoing president of the СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Enactus Society, will find out in July if she is the winner of the Environmental Warrior Award in East Midlands Chamber's Generation Next Awards 2023. 2023-06-22T07:29:00Z 2023-07-03T10:26:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/june/recognition-for-komal-in-this-years-generation-next-awards.aspx Championing diversity earns СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Midwifery lecturer special award Marie Koupparis Senior Midwifery lecturer Sue Williams has won an award to mark her tireless work recruiting diverse student midwives at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2023-06-20T08:30:00Z 2023-06-19T09:22:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/june/championing-diversity-earns-dmu-midwifery-lecturer-special-award.aspx PhD student secures publishing deal for debut book inspired by childhood with dyslexia Claire Roberts A PhD student from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ), whose dyslexia left her isolated at school, is set to publish her first children's book promoting inclusive literacy. 2023-06-19T11:54:00Z 2023-06-19T12:23:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/june/phd-student-secures-publishing-deal-for-debut-book-inspired-by-childhood-with-dyslexia.aspx Creative designs on display at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Degree Show Sema Ikleriya Come and see the amazing work from our Class of 2023 at this year's Degree Show, open to the public until Wednesday 2023-06-19T11:15:00Z 2023-07-21T12:17:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/june/creative-designs-on-display-at-dmu-degree-show.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Nursing student in Tug of War World Championships Lauren Henderson As well as pulling her weight in her studies on her Nursing degree, Keira Gilchrist is also throwing her weight around in a bid to win a medal at the Tug of War World Championships with her team. 2023-06-19T08:30:00Z 2024-01-23T10:25:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/june/dmu-nursing-student-in-tug-of-war-world-championships.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's international standing is celebrated with two PIE-oneering nominations at global awards Sema Ikleriya СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's standing as one of the most popular places in the UK for international students has been strengthened after receiving two nominations for the prestigious PIEoneer global awards. 2023-06-16T10:33:00Z 2023-07-06T13:12:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/june/dmus-international-standing-is-celebrated-with-two-pie-oneering-nominations-at-global-awards.aspx Meet СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Enterprise Placement Year students Aimi Francis The year is an alternative to the traditional placement which sees students explore their ideas, test out markets and learn entrepreneurial skills. 2023-06-16T10:06:00Z 2023-07-03T10:27:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/june/meet-dmus-enterprise-placement-year-students.aspx Autism team at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ named best in the country James Bavin The team at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) which supports people with autism has been named the best in the country. 2023-06-15T08:30:00Z 2023-11-23T13:48:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/june/dmus-autism-team-named-best-in-the-country.aspx The new Lord Mayor of Leicester and her lifetime of connections with СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Christopher Johnston Councillor Dr Susan Barton, who is the new Lord Mayor of Leicester, talks about her lifetime of memories visiting, working, studying, researching, and lecturing on the campus. 2023-06-14T08:00:00Z 2023-06-13T12:15:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/june/the-new-lord-mayor-of-leicester-and-her-lifetime-of-connections-with-dmu.aspx Law student lands graduate role with one of the world's leading legal firms James Bavin Hope says landing the trainig contract straight from graduation is a "dream come true" 2023-06-13T09:33:00Z 2024-01-19T11:29:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/june/law-student-lands-graduate-role-with-one-of-the-worlds-leading-legal-firms.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ professor's AI research helps banana industry in Costa Rica Aimi Francis A СʪÃÃÊÓƵ professor is using research through Artificial Intelligence (AI) to boost banana production in Costa Rica which could help producers save wasted fruit. 2023-06-12T10:16:00Z 2023-10-11T12:46:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/june/dmu-professors-research-helps-banana-industry-in-costa-rica.aspx University of Greenwich partners with The Stephen Lawrence Research Centre to host the SL30: Hopeful Futures Exhibition. Christopher Johnston An exhibition of children's artwork to celebrate the legacy of Stephen Lawrence has opened in London.thanks to СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's SLRC partnering with the University of Greenwich 2023-06-09T10:53:00Z 2023-06-09T10:53:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/june/university-of-greenwich-partners-with-the-stephen-lawrence-research-centre-to-host-the-sl30-hopeful-futures-exhibition..aspx National award shortlisting for mentoring manager Andy Aimi Francis Andy Morris, СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Employability Manager, has been nominated for a national award for his work supporting around 500 students a year 2023-06-08T08:09:00Z 2023-07-03T10:27:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/june/national-award-shortlisting-for-mentoring-manager-andy.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students and graduates in local election success Christopher Johnston Three СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) students and graduates scored success on local election day (4 May) by being elected as councillors for the first time to their local authorities. 2023-06-06T08:30:00Z 2023-06-12T13:43:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/june/dmu-students-and-graduates-in-local-election-success.aspx Higher Education minister for The Gambia praises СʪÃÃÊÓƵ during campus visit Christopher Johnston One of the top-ranking officials in The Gambia has visited СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) and praised a partnership which could help change higher education teaching in Africa. 2023-06-05T09:42:00Z 2023-06-05T09:39:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/june/higher-education-minister-for-the-gambia-praises-dmu-during-campus-visit.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ start-up gets National Forest grant to boost children's wellbeing Sian Brewis The project was funded by a National Forest Art Grant, which is set up to provide new ways for people to experience the forest through creative outlets like performances, songs, podcasts and books. 2023-06-05T07:57:00Z 2023-06-05T07:57:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/june/dmu-start-up-gets-national-forest-grant-to-boost-childrens-wellbeing.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ ranked 16th best university in the world for recycling and sustainability Sema Ikleriya Making a positive difference to the world we live in has put СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) among the top 16 universities in the world for recycling and sustainability. 2023-06-02T09:36:00Z 2023-07-21T12:17:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/june/dmu-ranked-16th-best-university-in-the-world-for-recycling-and-sustainability.aspx Couture milliner backs sustainable craft programme Sema Ikleriya Students are being trained in historic leathercraft skills as part of СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's work with the Museum of Leathercraft 2023-06-02T08:42:00Z 2023-09-22T15:19:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/may/couture-milliner-backs-sustainable-craft-programme.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Performing Arts student lands TV role in Michael Sheen drama Aimi Francis Sharing the screen with top stars like Steffan Rhodri, Sophie Melville and Luke Evans is a dream come true for Performing Arts student Sam Locke, who has landed a plum role in Michael Sheen's new star-studded TV drama. 2023-06-02T08:30:00Z 2023-07-20T11:37:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/june/dmu-performing-arts-student-lands-tv-role-in-michael-sheen-drama.aspx 'I wanted to shock the public' – special exhibition celebrates СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students' views on the punk issues of today. David Watts Fashion students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ have put their creations on show at a special opening night of an exhibition challenging them to look at what punk and activism means today. 2023-06-01T10:10:00Z 2023-07-13T11:44:00Z /²¹²ú´Ç³Ü³Ù-»å³¾³Ü/²Ô±ð·É²õ/2023/Âá³Ü²Ô±ð/¾±-·É²¹²Ô³Ù±ð»å-³Ù´Ç-²õ³ó´Ç³¦°ì-³Ù³ó±ð-±è³Ü²ú±ô¾±³¦-–-²õ±è±ð³¦¾±²¹±ô-±ð³æ³ó¾±²ú¾±³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô-³¦±ð±ô±ð²ú°ù²¹³Ù±ð²õ-»å³¾³Ü-²õ³Ù³Ü»å±ð²Ô³Ù²õ-±¹¾±±ð·É²õ-´Ç²Ô-³Ù³ó±ð-±è³Ü²Ô°ì-¾±²õ²õ³Ü±ð²õ-´Ç´Ú-³Ù´Ç»å²¹²â..²¹²õ±è³æ How enzymes can help address key challenges of recycling Sema Ikleriya Professor Jinsong Shen has won funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to develop innovative, environmentally-friendly ways to reduce the impact of textile manufacturing on the Earth's resources. 2023-05-31T10:52:00Z 2023-07-21T12:22:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/may/how-enzymes-can-help-address-key-challenges-of-recycling.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ arts students turn Punk with their new exhibition about activism Christopher Johnston Almost 50 years ago slogans were scrawled across the UK screaming 'Punk's not dead' - and a new exhibition at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) is proving the movement is still very much alive. 2023-05-26T09:51:00Z 2023-05-26T09:44:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/may/dmu-arts-students-turn-punk-with-their-new-exhibition-about-activism.aspx Explore Leicester's hidden heritage for free starting this weekend Claire Roberts People can explore Leicester's hidden history and get inside historic buildings normally closed to the public this weekend.Heritage Sundays, which give visitors glimpses of the city's history through talks, tours and activities, start on Sunday and will run on the last Sunday of the month until October. 2023-05-26T09:42:00Z 2023-05-26T09:59:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/may/explore-leicesters-hidden-heritage-for-free-starting-this-weekend.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students to showcase their skills at the annual University Dance Festival Aimi Francis Dance students at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) will soon get the chance to show their creative prowess at the upcoming 2023 festival. 2023-05-26T09:36:00Z 2023-07-07T11:13:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/may/dmu-students-to-showcase-their-skills-at-the-annual-university-dance-festival.aspx Leicester named the best city to live and work in the East Midlands Sema Ikleriya The annual Good Growth for Cities Index examines the UK's 50 largest cities and ranks them according to factors including work/life balance, health, numbers of new businesses starting, the environment and retail. 2023-05-25T15:28:00Z 2023-07-21T12:23:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/may/leicester-named-the-best-city-to-live-and-work-in-the-east-midlands.aspx Associate Professor given industry honour Sema Ikleriya Associate Professor, Gillian Proctor has been invited to become a Freeman of the Leathersellers' Company, a 600-year old organisation in the City of London. 2023-05-23T09:16:00Z 2023-09-22T15:22:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/may/associate-professor-given-industry-honour.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate's business nominated for Muddy Stilettos Awards Sema Ikleriya Eliza McCann's sustainable fashion business Noelle is through to the regional finals 2023-05-22T09:21:00Z 2023-07-21T12:26:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/may/dmu-graduates-business-nominated-for-muddy-stilettos-awards.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Journalism student Lara wins game-changing Football Writers' Association award Aimi Francis A passion for football and a great eye for a feature story has won a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ journalism student a prestigious national prize from the Football Writers' Association (FWA) 2023-05-19T10:03:00Z 2023-10-11T12:14:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/may/dmu-journalism-student-lara-wins-game-changing-football-writers-association-award.aspx First time rower wins gold in championships for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Rowing Christopher Thundow A Paramedicine student who had never tried rowing before starting at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has won gold in a national championship. 2023-05-19T08:30:00Z 2023-05-17T14:29:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/may/first-time-rower-wins-gold-in-championships-for-dmu-rowing.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ student creates mental health project to help young people in Fiji Lauren Henderson Young people in Fiji have been offered a helping hand by Psychology student Julia Serafinska, who has designed a mental health and suicide prevention workshop programme to assist them. 2023-05-17T08:30:00Z 2024-01-29T11:38:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/may/dmu-student-creates-mental-health-project-to-help-young-people-in-fiji.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ expert on the five big issues facing digital technology Christopher Thundow With the rapid rise of AI in mainstream culture, our СʪÃÃÊÓƵ expert looks at the five biggest issues and considerations we face in our modern digital world. 2023-05-16T12:45:00Z 2023-05-16T12:43:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/may/dmu-expert-on-the-five-big-issues-facing-digital-technology.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Medical Forum aims to help breast cancer survivors Sian Brewis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has relaunched its СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Medical Forum, created to understand the issues and challenges faced by patients post-surgery. 2023-05-16T12:02:00Z 2023-05-16T11:58:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/may/dmu-medical-forum-aims-to-help-breast-cancer-survivors.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ shortlisted for an international sustainability award Aimi Francis Dedication from staff and students towards creating a more sustainable future has seen СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) win a nomination for a prestigious global award. 2023-05-15T13:43:00Z 2023-07-12T16:00:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/may/dmu-shortlisted-for-an-international-sustainability-award.aspx Lecturer receives her international teaching award - then honours her students' work Aimi Francis A lecturer who won an international award for her innovative and creative approaches to teaching at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has been presented with her prize at a special ceremony - and turned it into a mini ceremony to honour students. 2023-05-12T11:40:00Z 2023-10-11T12:47:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/may/lecturer-receives-her-international-teaching-award-then-honours-her-students-work.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ academic recognised for outstanding contribution to child health and community empowerment Lauren Henderson Professor Bertha Ochieng, Professor of Integrated Health and Social Care, has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the Association of British Paediatric Nurses 2023-05-12T09:00:00Z 2024-01-29T11:55:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/may/dmu-academic-recognised-for-outstanding-contribution-to-child-health-and-community-empowerment.aspx Studies inspire Kirsten to take on 10k challenge Sian Brewis Kirsten Parsons, who studies Criminology, will be helping to raise awareness of the work of Remembering Srebrenica UK which is dedicated to tackling hatred and intolerance 2023-05-11T15:35:00Z 2023-05-11T15:34:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/may/studies-inspire-kirsten-to-take-on-10k-challenge.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ to collaborate with major Leicester theatre on co-production of 'Road' Isabelle Thom СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) is collaborating with the city's landmark Curve theatre to bring an all-student cast to the stage in a production of Jim Cartwright's 'Road'. 2023-05-11T09:43:00Z 2023-05-12T14:28:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/may/dmu-to-collaborate-with-major-leicester-theatre-on-co-production-of-road.aspx New campaign to help fashion and textiles businesses innovate Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ)'s new Fashion and Textiles Business Hub showcases the university's skills in textile testing, sustainable fashion and digital design. 2023-05-10T15:03:00Z 2023-05-11T11:27:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/may/new-campaign-to-help-fashion-and-textiles-businesses-innovate.aspx Could slow fashion make us happier? New study aims to find out Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling Psychologists Lis Ku, designer Emily Baines and An Liu have already found positive correlations between people's wellbeing and slow fashion in a study of more than 700 consumers in China. 2023-05-10T11:04:00Z 2023-05-11T11:27:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/may/could-slow-fashion-make-us-happier-new-study-aims-to-find-out.aspx Apply now - Trips to USA and Vietnam just some of the opportunities on offer in latest round of СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Global trips Sema Ikleriya Vietnam, USA, Zimbabwe and the United Arab Emirates are just some of the destinations lined up for students in the latest round of travel opportunities by the award-winning СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Global team. 2023-05-10T10:17:00Z 2024-03-21T13:17:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/may/apply-now-trips-to-usa-and-vietnam-just-some-of-the-opportunities-on-offer-in-latest-round-of-dmu-global-trips.aspx Join СʪÃÃÊÓƵ as we show Coronation of King Charles III live on our giant screen Aimi Francis The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla will be broadcast live on the big screen on the СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) campus as part of a programme of city-wide events to mark the historic occasion. 2023-05-05T09:48:00Z 2023-09-21T16:16:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/may/join-dmu-as-we-show-coronation-live-on-our-giant-screen.aspx Research has potential to revolutionise fingerprint forensics Sian Brewis A new Knowledge Transfer Partnership will see СʪÃÃÊÓƵ work with Technology Forensics to develop new, more environmentally-friendly techniques in fingerprint detection 2023-05-04T13:49:00Z 2023-05-04T13:36:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/may/research-has-potential-to-revolutionise-fingerprint-forensics.aspx Passionate СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Photography student says top Leicester Comedy Festival Award is a 'delightful surprise' Aimi Francis A student with a passion for photography says winning the Leicester Comedy Festival Student of the Year award has come as a 'delightful surprise'. 2023-05-04T10:40:00Z 2023-10-11T13:03:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/may/passionate-dmu-photography-student-says-top-leicester-comedy-festival-award-is-a-delightful-surprise.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ politics expert calls on students to 'use their democratic right to vote' on May 4 Aimi Francis A politics expert at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has urged all students to go out and 'use their democratic right' to vote at the local government elections tomorrow. 2023-05-03T09:46:00Z 2023-10-11T13:25:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/may/dmu-politics-expert-calls-on-students-to-use-their-democratic-right-to-vote.aspx Start-up in finals of regional entrepreneurs' awards Sian Brewis HEAL.med which is based at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Innovation Centre, has helped more than 2,500 young patients and their families since its launch. 2023-05-03T09:04:00Z 2023-05-03T10:07:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/may/start-up-in-finals-of-entrepreneurs-awards-for.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ installs carbon-cutting heat pump on Campus Centre roof Claire Roberts СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) is embarking on a project to create a new sustainable carbon-cutting heating system to heat its campus. 2023-05-02T11:43:00Z 2023-05-02T12:04:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/may/dmu-installs-carbon-cutting-heat-pump-on-campus-centre-roof.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ ranked top university in a national sustainability campaign Claire Roberts Dedication to embedding sustainability into the heart of teaching has seen СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) secure a top spot in a national sustainability campaign. 2023-04-28T09:49:00Z 2023-04-28T09:45:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/april/dmu-ranked-top-university-in-a-national-sustainability-campaign.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate gains key role with KPMG in Jordan James Bavin СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) graduate Mohammad Eyas Qawasmeh has secured an impressive first role as an external auditor with KPMG in Jordan. 2023-04-27T08:30:00Z 2024-06-04T11:09:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/april/dmu-graduate-gains-key-role-with-kpmg-in-jordan.aspx Alumnus of the Month: Lawrence Robertson Marie Koupparis Making a film about the impact of Covid-19 and printing copies of Shakespeare's sonnets on an antique press are just some of Lawrence Robertson's fond memories of his student days at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2023-04-26T11:11:00Z 2023-04-26T12:11:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/april/alumnus-of-the-month-lawrence-robertson.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Imam short-listed in the British Muslim Awards Aimi Francis The Imam at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has been nominated in the Religious Advocate of the Year category at this week's British Muslim Awards. 2023-04-26T08:00:00Z 2023-10-11T13:02:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/april/dmus-imam-short-listed-in-the-british-muslim-awards.aspx Leicester to LA: СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students' design skills earn them placements at SKIMS headquarters Aimi Francis Contour Fashion students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) travelled to Los Angeles to present their designs for shapewear brand SKIMS, co-founded by world-famous media personality Kim Kardashian. 2023-04-25T08:30:00Z 2023-10-11T13:10:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/april/leicester-to-la-dmu-students-design-skills-earn-them-placements-at-skims-headquarters.aspx Applications open for places on The Crucible, СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's business incubation programme Aimi Francis Crucible is for final year students, graduates, alumni and staff, offering seed funding, free office space, masterclasses and mentoring 2023-04-24T10:29:00Z 2023-07-07T15:27:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/april/applications-open-for-places-on-the-crucible-dmus-business-incubation-programme.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students' designs on sale after winning sustainable fashion challenge Aimi Francis Sustainable designs by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) students are being sold in London stores after their win in a national fashion competition. 2023-04-24T08:30:00Z 2023-10-11T12:38:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/april/dmu-students-designs-on-sale-after-winning-sustainable-fashion-challenge.aspx Corporate contour: СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students impress leading underwear brand Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling Contour Fashion students at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) visited the head office of UK underwear brand Lounge, showcasing their creative and market know-how to the team. 2023-04-21T08:30:00Z 2023-05-11T11:28:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/april/corporate-contour-dmu-students-impress-leading-underwear-brand.aspx SL30: Young people show how they can be the change as their art celebrates the life and legacy of Stephen Lawrence Christopher Johnston СʪÃÃÊÓƵ (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more 2023-04-20T11:55:00Z 2023-04-20T12:14:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/april/sl30-young-people-show-how-they-can-be-the-change-as-their-art-celebrates-the-life-and-legacy-of-stephen-lawrence.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ becomes first university to be given silver Race Equality Charter award Aimi Francis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has been given the highest rating in the country for its work to improve equality and diversity. 2023-04-20T09:00:00Z 2024-06-12T16:01:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/april/dmu-becomes-first-university-to-be-given-silver-race-equality-charter-award.aspx Journalism students are on the ball with live match report experience at Leicester City Claire Roberts Sports Journalism students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) were given the chance to write a live, on the whistle match report in a Premier League press box at Leicester City's King Power Stadium. 2023-04-18T14:20:00Z 2023-04-18T14:57:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/april/journalism-students-experience-live-match-reporting-at-leicester-citys-king-power-stadium.aspx Want your company to be more sustainable? Don't rely on the Board, new research finds Aimi Francis What is the most successful way to structure your company if you want to focus on sustainability? СʪÃÃÊÓƵ researchers analysed thousands of companies to find out 2023-04-17T12:21:00Z 2023-10-17T11:27:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/april/want-your-company-to-be-more-sustainable-dont-rely-on-the-board-new-research-finds.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ to celebrate its first India Day with dance, music and a treasure hunt Christopher Thundow A celebration of music and dance will be part of the first India Day to be held by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2023-04-14T14:37:00Z 2023-04-14T14:34:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/april/dmu-to-celebrate-its-first-india-day-with-dance-music-and-a-treasure-hunt.aspx Senior UN officials to meet СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students and staff Aimi Francis Two senior officials from the United Nations will join students and staff to discuss how СʪÃÃÊÓƵ can accelerate efforts to meet the targets of the Sustainable Development Goals. 2023-04-06T09:51:00Z 2023-11-01T15:51:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/april/senior-un-officials-to-meet-dmu-students-and-staff.aspx SL30: Reading challenge takes the Stephen Lawrence story to the heart of communities Christopher Johnston Baroness Doreen Lawrence says she is delighted with a new national campaign which helps communities of young people get involved with her son Stephen's legacy through reading. 2023-04-05T08:15:00Z 2023-04-05T12:22:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/april/sl30-reading-challenge-takes-the-stephen-lawrence-story-to-the-heart-of-communitie.aspx Website guide to adapting Middlemarch from page to screen goes live Christopher Thundow A new kind of website revealing how classic literature is adapted for the screen has gone live, created by researchers from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) and the University of Nottingham, in partnership with the British Library. 2023-04-04T13:15:00Z 2023-04-04T13:13:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/april/website-guide-to-adapting-middlemarch-from-page-to-screen-goes-live.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students face mock employment trial James Bavin A group of law and human resources students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) posed as solicitors, barristers, claimants and respondents in a mock court hearing to discover how it feels to take part in an employment tribunal. 2023-04-04T08:30:00Z 2024-01-19T11:31:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/april/dmu-students-face-mock-employment-trial.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Vice-Chancellor set to join Leicester's leaders in CEO Sleepout Aimi Francis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ)'s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Katie Normington is set to spend the night under the stars in Leicester's first ever CEO Sleepout to help raise money for local homeless charities. 2023-03-31T08:15:00Z 2023-10-11T13:11:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/dmus-vice-chancellor-set-to-join-leicesters-leaders-in-ceo-sleepout.aspx Get your entries in for SDG Impact Awards Aimi Francis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students and staff who have done exceptional work towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are to be recognised during a visit by United Nations officials. 2023-03-31T08:15:00Z 2023-11-01T15:49:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/get-your-entries-in-for-united-nations-awards.aspx 'What have I done to deserve this?' - The day Paul O'Grady was made a Doctor of Arts at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Christopher Johnston In tribute to the great Paul O'Grady, we publish the citation that was read out in his honour as he was made a Doctor of Arts at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ in the summer of 2010. 2023-03-30T12:18:00Z 2023-03-30T12:25:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/the-day-paul-ogrady-was-made-a-doctor-of-arts-at-dmu.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ to connect Indian and UK businesses through new advisory board Aimi Francis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) is set to bring business experts in India and the East Midlands closer together through a new network. 2023-03-30T08:45:00Z 2023-07-03T10:29:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/dmu-to-connect-indian-and-uk-businesses-through-new-advisory-board.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ researcher wins Gold Medal for engineering pioneering prosthetic aids Marie Koupparis Turning recycled plastic into prosthetic aids to help amputees in low and middle-income countries to walk again, has won a national award for a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) researcher. 2023-03-30T08:30:00Z 2023-03-29T12:03:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/dmu-researcher-wins-gold-medal-for-engineering-pioneering-prosthetic-aids.aspx Former СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Drama student wows at Leicester Comedy Festival Marie Koupparis Talented comedian and СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) Drama graduate Sarah Keyworth, brought the house down at the Leicester Comedy Festival recently with a fun-packed stand-up show. 2023-03-29T10:59:00Z 2023-03-29T10:54:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/former-dmu-drama-student-wows-at-leicester-comedy-festival.aspx Legacy of Leicester's Future Leaders will boost employability Aimi Francis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ worked with business leaders and students to help companies to make more diverse hires in their businesses 2023-03-29T09:24:00Z 2023-07-03T10:29:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/legacy-of-leicesters-future-leaders-will-boost-employability.aspx UGANDA 50: СʪÃÃÊÓƵ academics bring their perspective to discussion about refugees and their contribution to life in Leicester Aimi Francis An exhibition marking 50 years of Ugandan Asian refugees, and the impact they have had in shaping our city, is to be celebrated at a conference on Thursday with speakers from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ. 2023-03-28T08:15:00Z 2023-11-01T15:51:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/uganda-50-dmu-academics-bring-their-perspective-to-discussion-about-refugees-and-their-contribution-to-life-in-leicester.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ outreach programme inspires next generation of engineers Isabelle Thom Pupils across Great Britain are being shown the possibilities of a career in engineering by a leading expert at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2023-03-27T08:30:00Z 2023-03-21T11:33:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/dmu-outreach-programme-inspires-next-generation-of-engineers.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Archives and four СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students short-listed for Leicester Comedy Festival awards Christopher Johnston Judges of awards which honour the people and organisations that have contributed to the success of the annual Leicester Comedy Festival have included on their shortlist the СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Archives team and four СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students. 2023-03-24T08:15:00Z 2023-03-23T17:23:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/dmu-archives-and-four-dmu-students-short-listed-for-leicester-comedy-festival-awards.aspx Fashion graduates see their designs in Metaverse Fashion Week Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling The event, which runs from March 28 to 31, will take audiences around the world on a virtual fashion extravaganza, with collections from DKNY, Adidas and Tommy Hilfiger hosted on metaverse platform Decentralised. 2023-03-23T09:44:00Z 2023-05-11T11:28:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/fashion-graduates-see-their-designs-in-metaverse-fashion-week.aspx Red Arrows pilots reveal flying secrets to СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Aeronautical Engineering students Isabelle Thom Not many student engineers get a chance to quiz the top pilots in the country and sit in the cockpit of a Red Arrows jet, but 10 lucky ones from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) did just that. 2023-03-23T08:30:00Z 2024-01-22T11:19:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/red-arrows-pilots-reveal-flying-secrets-to-students.aspx Remembering Stephen Lawrence 30 years on Christopher Johnston A series of university-based events organised by the Stephen Lawrence Research Centre, to mark the 30th anniversary of the teenager's racist murder, comes to a conclusion next week at the University of Greenwich. 2023-03-23T08:00:00Z 2023-04-04T08:46:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/remembering-stephen-lawrence-30-years-on.aspx University given more than £175,000 for new sustainable heating system Christopher Thundow СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has been awarded £176,718 to install a new carbon-cutting heat pump to power its media school. 2023-03-22T13:30:00Z 2023-03-22T13:23:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/university-given-more-than-175000-for-new-sustainable-heating-system.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ named one of the UK's most wildlife-friendly universities Christopher Thundow A new study by Ark Wildlife shows СʪÃÃÊÓƵ is in the top 10 institutions for its work to promote wildlife and biodiversity activities. 2023-03-22T09:12:00Z 2023-03-22T09:45:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/dmu-named-one-of-the-uks-most-wildlife-friendly-unviersities.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ research shows free breakfasts dramatically improve scores in the 3 Rs for the poorest primary school children Christopher Johnston СʪÃÃÊÓƵ research carried out in a UK primary school may have thrown up the most compelling evidence yet that offering the poorest children free breakfasts will dramatically improve their scores in reading, writing and maths. 2023-03-21T08:00:00Z 2023-03-20T17:15:00Z /about-dmu/news/dmu-research-shows-free-breakfasts-dramatically-improve-scores-in-the-3-rs-for-the-poorest-primary-school-children.aspx Join The Big Sleep at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ and help raise money for the city's homeless Aimi Francis Students and staff are being invited to join 'The Big Sleep' at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) and help raise money for a homelessness charity. 2023-03-20T12:27:00Z 2023-10-11T13:44:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/join-the-big-sleep-at-dmu-and-help-raise-money-for-the-citys-homeless.aspx Trials start in care homes of new device to prevent OAP falls Sian Brewis A device named Bide has been designed by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Design Unit working with company Peak Medtek and is the brainchild of Dr Tom Adler, a family GP for more than 30 years. 2023-03-20T10:28:00Z 2023-03-20T10:20:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/trials-start-in-care-homes-of-new-device-to-prevent-oap-falls.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ chosen as big screen location to show King Charles III's Coronation Aimi Francis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester, (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has been revealed as one of the locations across the UK to host a big screen to watch and celebrate history in the making: The Coronation of King Charles III. 2023-03-17T14:41:00Z 2023-10-11T13:11:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/dmu-chosen-as-big-screen-location-to-show-king-charles-iiis-coronation.aspx Dedicated СʪÃÃÊÓƵ programme supports final-year students' transition to life after university Laura Collins СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) students are feeling confident about the future after completing a programme designed to support their transition from university life to a fulfilling career. 2023-03-16T10:41:00Z 2023-03-16T10:39:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/dedicated-dmu-programme-supports-final-year-students-transition-to-life-after-university.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ part of new €2.7m project analysing online extremism Aimi Francis Researchers from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) are part of a new project to analyse how susceptible older people are to extremism and conspiracy theories on the internet. 2023-03-16T09:51:00Z 2023-07-20T11:30:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/dmu-part-of-new-2.7m-project-analysing-online-extremism.aspx Government must learn from pandemic to help end rough sleeping, new СʪÃÃÊÓƵ report urges Christopher Thundow New research from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has found that the government response to Covid-19 provided a unique opportunity to end rough sleeping. 2023-03-16T08:30:00Z 2023-03-16T12:12:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/government-must-learn-from-pandemic-to-help-end-rough-sleeping-new-dmu-report-urges.aspx Role at Bentley Motors for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Mechanical Engineering student Isabelle Thom Monitoring the quality of luxury cars on the production line at Bentley Motors is proving to be a valuable opportunity for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) student Yelena Elysia Estepa. 2023-03-15T08:30:00Z 2024-01-22T11:15:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/role-at-bentley-motors-for-dmu-student.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ trials pioneering virtual reality platform to support students into work Aimi Francis Pioneering technology trialled at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) will help students and recent graduates prepare for job interviews and boost their employment prospects. 2023-03-14T08:30:00Z 2023-07-03T10:30:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/dmu-trials-pioneering-virtual-reality-platform-to-support-students-into-work.aspx The Queen's Building at 30: A look back at its storied history, and exploration of the futuristic building design. Christopher Thundow In the year СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Queens Building celebrates 30 years, we look at what makes it so special. 2023-03-14T08:30:00Z 2023-03-17T14:12:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/the-queens-building-at-30-a-look-back-at-its-storied-history-and-exploration-of-the-futuristic-building-design..aspx First student awarded Adam Redfern Memorial Fund Scholarship Aimi Francis A Film Studies student from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) is the first to be awarded a cash boosting scholarship from the Adam Redfern Memorial Fund to help fulfil their career ambitions as a filmmaker. 2023-03-13T10:12:00Z 2023-07-20T11:31:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/first-student-awarded-adam-redfern-memorial-fund-scholarship.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students win big in design competition with luxury tableware brand Isabelle Thom Three СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) students have proven their expertise after being put to the test by historic porcelain manufacturer, Royal Crown Derby. 2023-03-13T08:30:00Z 2023-03-07T12:02:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/dmu-students-win-competition-with-luxury-tableware-brand.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ hosts multinational conference to celebrate International Women's Day Aimi Francis To mark this year's International Women's Day, СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) united with its global partners in a first of its kind event to celebrate women in education around the world. 2023-03-09T10:19:00Z 2023-10-11T13:32:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/dmu-hosts-multinational-conference-to-celebrate-international-womens-day.aspx Architecture students partner with National Forest for installation at Swannymote Wood Marie Koupparis Leicestershire woodlands replaced the lecture theatre for Architecture MArch students at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) during their recent partnership with the National Forest (NF). 2023-03-08T08:30:00Z 2024-01-19T10:49:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/architecture-students-partner-with-national-forest.aspx 'I have always supported the underdog' – FIFA Master student Youjin Lee on sports funding, gender equality and missing СʪÃÃÊÓƵ. Aimi Francis Read how Youjin Lee took up a role with the Korea Bobsleigh Skeleton Federation and helped get them on the road to the Beijing Winter Olympics. 2023-03-08T08:00:00Z 2023-10-11T13:32:00Z /²¹²ú´Ç³Ü³Ù-»å³¾³Ü/²Ô±ð·É²õ/2023/³¾²¹°ù³¦³ó/¾±-³ó²¹±¹±ð-²¹±ô·É²¹²â²õ-²õ³Ü±è±è´Ç°ù³Ù±ð»å-³Ù³ó±ð-³Ü²Ô»å±ð°ù»å´Ç²µ-–-´Ú¾±´Ú²¹-³¾²¹²õ³Ù±ð°ù-²õ³Ù³Ü»å±ð²Ô³Ù-²â´Ç³ÜÂá¾±²Ô-±ô±ð±ð-´Ç²Ô-²õ±è´Ç°ù³Ù²õ-´Ú³Ü²Ô»å¾±²Ô²µ-²µ±ð²Ô»å±ð°ù-±ð±ç³Ü²¹±ô¾±³Ù²â-²¹²Ô»å-³¾¾±²õ²õ¾±²Ô²µ-»å³¾³Ü..²¹²õ±è³æ Runners take to Leicester streets in memory of СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate Christopher Thundow Dozens of runners trailed through Leicester city centre this weekend to raise money in memory of a much-loved СʪÃÃÊÓƵ (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) alumnus. 2023-03-07T13:32:00Z 2023-03-07T13:25:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/runners-take-to-leicester-streets-in-memory-of-dmu-graduate.aspx Nursing student Abbi Bott: My Nursing Journey Lauren Henderson СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Nursing student Abbi Bott, from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) is about to embark on a career as a children's nurse in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. We caught up with Abbi, as she explains what has motivated her into a career that has an important impact on families' lives. 2023-03-07T09:43:00Z 2024-01-29T11:53:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/nursing-student-abbi-bott-my-nursing-journey.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ researcher creates digital gallery revealing unique way film heritage affects India and its diaspora Aimi Francis A year-long СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) study into people's perceptions of Indian film during the 75th anniversary of the country's independence has been transformed into a digital gallery. 2023-03-03T11:46:00Z 2023-11-01T15:48:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/dmu-researcher-creates-digital-gallery-revealing-unique-way-film-heritage-affects-india-and-its-diaspora.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ exhibition marking 60th anniversary of Profumo affair reassesses Christine Keeler's role in the scandal that shook Britain Aimi Francis A major exhibition at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ pushes the view that Christine Keeler was very much the victim in the 'scandalous'1963 Profumo affair as government and high society set out to destroy her reputation in order to save theirs. 2023-03-03T10:30:00Z 2023-10-11T13:32:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/dmu-exhibition-marking-60th-anniversary-of-profumo-affair-reassesses-christine-keelers-role-in-the-scandal-that-shook-britain.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ signs new pact to help tackle climate change across Leicestershire Claire Roberts СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has pledged to be one of the first organisations to sign a newly-launched pact aiming to accelerate Leicestershire's goal to become a net zero county by 2045. 2023-03-03T10:12:00Z 2023-03-03T10:11:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/dmu-signs-new-pact-to-help-tackle-climate-change-across-leicestershire.aspx MPs urged to support grassroots clubs wanting to go green Sian Brewis Net Zero Research Theme Director Mark Charlton addressed the Environment Audit Committee at a special event in London to celebrate its 25-year anniversary. 2023-03-01T09:26:00Z 2023-03-01T09:18:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/march/mps-urged-to-support-grassroots-clubs-wanting-to-go-green.aspx Top Sunday Times football writer shares career-making advice with Journalism students Christopher Thundow Sports Journalism student Azim Saiyed writes about a visit from The Sunday Times's chief football writer, Jonathan Norcroft, who gave students his career advice. 2023-02-28T08:30:00Z 2023-02-28T17:40:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/february/top-sunday-times-football-writer-shares-career-making-advice-with-journalism-students.aspx Tickets now on sale to celebrate the arts at Cultural eXchanges Festival 2023 Isabelle Thom СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) is about to enter its 22nd year of celebrating the arts at its annual Cultural eXchanges Festival, launching Monday 27 February. 2023-02-23T12:02:00Z 2023-02-23T12:00:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/february/cultural-exchanges-festival-2023.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ earns Hedgehog Friendly Campus Silver Award 2022-23 Claire Roberts Helping protect one of Britain's most loved mammals - the hedgehog - has seen СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester, (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) earn a new national award. 2023-02-21T10:36:00Z 2023-02-21T11:14:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/february/dmu-earns-hedgehog-friendly-campus-silver-award-2022-23.aspx Footwear Design student wins big at one of the UK's top fashion trade shows Aimi Francis Final year Footwear Design student Woosung Kim says he 'still cannot quite believe it' after winning top prize at one of the UK's biggest fashion trade shows. 2023-02-20T10:18:00Z 2023-10-11T12:37:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/february/footwear-design-student-wins-big-at-one-of-the-uks-top-fashion-trade-shows.aspx NHS graduate trainees start their studies at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Sian Brewis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ runs the Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management for the NHS GMTS which is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). 2023-02-20T09:11:00Z 2023-02-20T18:14:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/february/nhs-graduate-trainees-start-their-studies-at-dmu.aspx Photography exhibition shows how university gave estranged students a new home Christopher Thundow A new photography exhibition at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) will show how higher education has helped estranged students find a new home. 2023-02-17T08:15:00Z 2023-02-16T17:15:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/february/photography-exhibition-shows-how-university-gave-estranged-students-a-new-home.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ wins highest-ever position on Stonewall's Top 100 inclusive list Aimi Francis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has secured its highest-ever ranking in an influential list of the most inclusive employers in Britain. 2023-02-16T09:53:00Z 2023-10-11T12:14:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/february/dmu-wins-highest-ever-position-on-stonewalls-top-100-inclusive-list.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate lands aerospace engineering role with Rolls Royce Isabelle Thom Wafa Ansari has secured a role as an aerospace engineer with Rolls Royce, ahead of graduating from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) today. 2023-02-16T08:30:00Z 2024-01-22T11:21:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/february/dmu-graduate-lands-aerospace-engineering-role-with-rolls-royce.aspx Legendary designer Zandra Rhodes to donate decades of archive material to СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Sema Ikleriya Iconic fashion designer Dame Zandra Rhodes is to donate more than 50 years' worth of design archives for the benefit of future students at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2023-02-15T15:34:00Z 2023-03-10T14:47:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/february/legendary-designer-zandra-rhodes-to-donate-decades-of-archive-material-to-dmu.aspx How green are your suppliers? AI software aims to find out Sian Brewis Pure Table Top will develop a matrix that will enable the company to score the sustainability of their supplies based on 70 different data points, such as material wastage, energy, and water consumption. 2023-02-15T09:15:00Z 2023-02-15T09:13:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/february/how-green-are-your-suppliers-ai-software-aims-to-find-out.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ gets the graduations party started at spectacular winter ceremony Christopher Thundow Cheers, (happy) tears, confetti and dancing on stage can only mean one thing: it's winter graduations at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ 2023-02-13T21:21:00Z 2023-02-15T10:03:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/february/dmu-gets-the-graduations-party-started-at-spectacular-winter-ceremony.aspx Turkish СʪÃÃÊÓƵ student who has lost relatives and friends in devastating earthquake says 'I am trying to live my life normally but I do not feel alive inside' Christopher Thundow At 6am, on Monday 6 February 2023, СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) Fashion Design student Mine Yeter's life changed forever. Two major earthquakes - measuring 7.8 and 7.5 on the magnitude scale – had struck across south east Turkey and northern Syria, killing tens of thousands of people. 2023-02-13T09:44:00Z 2023-02-13T14:09:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/february/turkish-dmu-students.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ wins 'good' rating in new Ofsted report Sema Ikleriya National regulator Ofsted has praised СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester's (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) "skillful" lecturers and "valuable" student support after inspecting its degree apprenticeships and education for young people. 2023-02-10T09:52:00Z 2023-07-06T13:21:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/february/dmu-wins-good-rating-in-new-ofsted-report.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ working with Leicester City Council to use AI to tackle obesity Sian Brewis Leicester City Council is working with СʪÃÃÊÓƵ to understand more about contributing factors to obesity which puts people at increased risk of serious diseases and health conditions. 2023-02-09T09:05:00Z 2023-02-09T11:07:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/february/dmu-working-with-leicester-city-council-to-use-ai-to-tackle-obesity.aspx Historic leather craft inspires new exhibition Artifacts Live: A Legacy of Leather Sian Brewis The Museum of Leathercraft has loaned stunning historic leather crafts to СʪÃÃÊÓƵ to inspire students 2023-02-08T10:02:00Z 2023-07-18T15:27:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/february/students-to-create-new-exhibition-inspired-by-historic-leather-craft.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ pharmacy student on fact-finding visit to Dubai Lauren Henderson Thanks to the global opportunities offered by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ), Pharmacy student Yasmin King has just returned from a fact-finding visit to Dubai with 18 fellow students. 2023-02-08T08:30:00Z 2024-01-29T11:48:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/february/dmu-pharmacy-student-on-fact-finding-visit-to-dubai.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ named among 20 best UK universities for helping students into work Aimi Francis Helping motivate students from the classroom into a career has seen СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) ranked as one of the top universities in the country for its employability initiatives. 2023-02-07T11:16:00Z 2023-07-03T10:30:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/february/dmu-named-among-20-best-uk-universities-for-helping-students-into-work.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ student reaches final of major national comic art competition Sema Ikleriya Manga style drawings have earned a final-year student at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) a spot in the finals of a prestigious comic book competition. 2023-02-06T08:30:00Z 2024-04-08T14:51:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/february/student-reaches-final-of-major-comic-art-competition.aspx Students in the finals of the Leicestershire Innovation Awards Sian Brewis Our students are among the finalists in the prestigious awards event, which takes place on February 16 2023-02-03T09:43:00Z 2023-02-03T09:40:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/february/students-in-the-finals-of-the-leicestershire-innovation-awards.aspx Professor Gerry Potter - a tribute Christopher Thundow A tribute to world-renowned chemist and former СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Professor of Pharmacy, Gerry Potter, who died at the age of 63. 2023-02-03T08:15:00Z 2023-02-03T09:36:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/february/professor-gerry-potter-a-tribute.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ helps win £500,000 grant to improve NHS patient safety Sian Brewis Specialist medical mannequins paired with the latest artificial intelligence (AI) will improve patient safety and save the NHS money 2023-02-02T08:30:00Z 2023-02-03T08:53:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/february/dmu-wins-grant-to-improve-nhs-patient-safety.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ teams up with clean tech company to tackle carbon emissions Sian Brewis Three new postgraduates have started work on the Knowledge Transfer Project to deliver greener energy use 2023-02-01T15:56:00Z 2023-02-06T09:08:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/february/dmu-teams-up-with-clean-tech-company-to-tackle-carbon-emissions.aspx International award goes to СʪÃÃÊÓƵ lecturer for her innovative teaching in Business Management. Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling Congratulations to СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Dr Natasha Mwila who has been named as the winner of the international 2023 Outstanding Case Teacher competition. Read her story here 2023-02-01T09:29:00Z 2024-01-30T13:11:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/february/international-award-goes-to-dmu-lecturer-for-her-innovative-teaching-in-business-management.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ playwright's hit Shakespeare show renewed for three dates in February Aimi Francis A new play which imagines how Shakespeare would have found the 21st century has earned a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) academic rave reviews and an extended run. 2023-01-30T11:48:00Z 2023-10-11T12:13:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/january/dmu-playwrights-hit-shakespeare-show-renewed-for-three-dates-in-february.aspx Regional accents are a bar to legal careers, researchers find Sian Brewis Researchers fear the legal profession could lose talent because of prejudice against barristers with regional accents 2023-01-30T08:53:00Z 2023-01-30T09:41:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/january/regional-accents-are-a-bar-to-legal-careers-researchers-find.aspx Alumni of the month: Reece Stafferton Aimi Francis The supportive network of friends that graduate Reece Stafferton found at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ gave them the confidence to accept themselves and pursue an exciting career in investigative journalism. 2023-01-26T11:00:00Z 2023-11-01T14:34:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/january/alumni-of-the-month-reece-stafferton.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Stephen Lawrence Research Centre teams up with city council to provide better opportunities for underachieving pupils Aimi Francis A training and research programme to help city schools address social challenges and create better opportunities for underachieving pupils has been launched at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2023-01-26T09:46:00Z 2023-10-11T12:13:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/january/dmus-stephen-lawrence-research-centre-teams-up-with-city-council-to-provide-better-opportunities-for-underachieving-pupils.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ celebrates National Apprenticeship Week Sian Brewis Employers and learners can find out how apprenticeships could support career ambitions and transform companies at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ from February 6 to 10 2023-01-25T08:51:00Z 2023-01-25T08:46:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/january/dmu-celebrates-national-apprenticeship-week.aspx Computer Science graduate takes strides with global fin-tech company Isabelle Thom Since graduating from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ), Darren Adeboyejo has secured a job with an international company providing technology services to a range of blue-chip clients. 2023-01-24T08:30:00Z 2024-01-22T11:00:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/january/computer-science-graduate-takes-strides-with-global-fin-tech-company.aspx Student designs new water fountain signs to help promote SDGs across campus Claire Roberts A Product Design student from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has used his creative skills to help reduce plastic waste on campus. 2023-01-23T09:42:00Z 2023-01-23T09:41:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/january/student-designs-new-water-fountain-signs-to-help-promote-sdgs-across-campus.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ fashion entrepreneur is making waves in the sustainable clothing industry Aimi Francis After launching her own sustainable fashion business in September 2020, СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) Fashion Design graduate Anya Parker James now boasts buyers from around the world. 2023-01-20T08:30:00Z 2023-07-03T10:31:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/january/dmu-fashion-entrepreneur-is-making-waves-in-the-sustainable-clothing-industry.aspx 'Run for Redfern' is back for the second year running in honour of late СʪÃÃÊÓƵ colleague Aimi Francis A special running event in honour of late СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) graduate and colleague, Adam Redfern is back for 2023 with a brand-new route uniting staff, students and friends at the heart of campus. 2023-01-18T09:40:00Z 2023-07-20T11:05:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/january/run-for-redfern-is-back-for-the-second-year-running-in-honour-of-late-dmu-colleague.aspx New opportunities for students to travel overseas for as little as £100 thanks to the award-winning СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Global team Sema Ikleriya Outstanding experiences in some of the world's most stunning locations are being offered by the award-winning СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Global team – with some trips to Europe costing as little as £100. 2023-01-16T09:50:00Z 2023-10-13T11:03:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/january/new-opportunities-for-students-to-travel-overseas-for-as-little-as-100-thanks-to-the-award-winning-dmu-global-team.aspx Inflation will fall, so will Boris and Brexit may still get done – how a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ politics expert sees 2023 Christopher Johnston СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Associate Professor in Politics, Alistair Jones, has agreed to stick his neck out - as he does for TV and radio shows every year - and take a look at what he expects to happen in 2023. Here's what he said... 2023-01-13T11:38:00Z 2023-01-13T11:38:00Z /²¹²ú´Ç³Ü³Ù-»å³¾³Ü/²Ô±ð·É²õ/2023/Âá²¹²Ô³Ü²¹°ù²â/¾±²Ô´Ú±ô²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô-·É¾±±ô±ô-´Ú²¹±ô±ô-²õ´Ç-·É¾±±ô±ô-²ú´Ç°ù¾±²õ-²¹²Ô»å-²ú°ù±ð³æ¾±³Ù-³¾²¹²â-²õ³Ù¾±±ô±ô-²µ±ð³Ù-»å´Ç²Ô±ð-–-³ó´Ç·É-²¹-»å³¾³Ü-±è´Ç±ô¾±³Ù¾±³¦²õ-±ð³æ±è±ð°ù³Ù-²õ±ð±ð²õ-2023.²¹²õ±è³æ СʪÃÃÊÓƵ dancers inspire the next generation Marie Koupparis Representing national and regional dance bodies is giving СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) students and graduates valuable exposure and a say in the future of the sector. 2023-01-12T08:30:00Z 2023-01-26T17:53:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/january/dmu-dancers-inspire-the-next-generation.aspx Innovative СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Footwear Design students put in the spotlight at international fashion trade show Christopher Johnston The UK's longest running fashion trade show Moda has announced an exciting collaboration with СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) which will see final year Footwear Design students competing for a national award. 2023-01-11T10:05:00Z 2023-01-11T10:10:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/january/innovative-dmu-footwear-design-students-to-be-put-in-the-spotlight-at-international-fashion-trade-show.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Muslim prayer rooms re-open after refurbishments David Watts The Muslim prayer rooms at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) have re-opened after undergoing two months of refurbishments. 2023-01-09T09:12:00Z 2023-02-08T11:19:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/january/dmu-muslim-prayer-rooms-re-open-after-refurbishments.aspx Business team to support families with money advice Sian Brewis The project aims to support disadvantaged families in Leicester through urgent money guidance and emergency debt help 2023-01-05T10:07:00Z 2023-01-05T10:06:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/january/business-team-to-support-families-with-money-advice.aspx Glass artist Belinda stars in new BBC series Sian Brewis Entreprenueur Belinda, part of СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Crucible business incubation programme, is on BBC One's Make It At Market 2023-01-03T11:35:00Z 2023-01-03T12:57:00Z /about-dmu/news/2023/january/glass-artist-belinda-stars-in-new-bbc-series.aspx Student's innovative design chosen as one of 10 best in worldwide competition Sema Ikleriya Ellie Jones's idea impressed judges of this year's Woolmark Performance Challenge, a prestigious design contest championing innovative design 2022-12-23T11:02:00Z 2023-03-10T14:57:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/december/students-innovative-design-chosen-as-one-of-10-best-in-worldwide-competition.aspx 'Politics has always been reflected in football' – why FIFA Master student Mateo believes in football diplomacy Aimi Francis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ FIFA Master student Mateo has ambitions to be a football diplomat as 'politics has always been reflected in football'. 2022-12-22T11:19:00Z 2023-10-17T11:28:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/december/politics-has-always-been-reflected-in-football-why-fifa-master-student-mateo-believes-in-football-diplomacy.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ grad is helping to change the face of British Gymnastics Aimi Francis Landing a job with British Gymnastics has placed a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) graduate in prime position to help reshape the sport's culture, following the recent Whyte Review. 2022-12-21T08:30:00Z 2023-07-03T10:31:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/december/dmu-grad-is-helping-to-change-the-face-of-british-gymnastics.aspx New paper claims levelling up agenda has "served country poorly" and lays out new community-centred approach Christopher Thundow The government's levelling up agenda has made "scant progress", according to a new paper co-authored by a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) expert. 2022-12-20T08:45:00Z 2022-12-20T14:20:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/december/new-paper-claims-levelling-up-agenda-has-served-country-poorly-and-lays-out-new-community-centred-approach.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ joins an elite band of universities to be awarded a 5-star 'excellent' rating Aimi Francis A world leader in evaluating higher education performance has rated СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) a 5-star 'excellent' institution. 2022-12-20T08:00:00Z 2023-10-11T13:36:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/december/dmu-joins-an-elite-band-of-universities-to-be-awarded-a-5-star-excellent-rating.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ joins Baroness Doreen Lawrence in calling for thousands of young people to imagine a future beyond discrimination Christopher Johnston Schools across the UK have been invited to get creative and imagine a future beyond discrimination as СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) looks towards the 30th anniversary of the tragic murder of Stephen Lawrence. 2022-12-19T12:22:00Z 2022-12-19T12:41:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/december/dmu-joins-baroness-doreen-lawrence-in-calling-for-thousands-of-young-people-to-imagine-a-future-beyond-discrimination.aspx Experts see potential in new СʪÃÃÊÓƵ web tool revealing the making of classic TV drama Christopher Thundow Literary experts have seen "wide-ranging potential" in a new kind of online resource in development by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) researchers. 2022-12-16T11:16:00Z 2022-12-16T11:14:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/december/experts-see-potential-in-new-dmu-web-tool-revealing-the-making-of-classic-tv-drama.aspx From one court to another - Law lecturer helps Team GB become Dodgeball World Champions Aimi Francis A Law lecturer from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) laid down the law in a different type of court as he helped Team GB become Dodgeball world champions. 2022-12-14T11:12:00Z 2023-07-14T12:48:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/december/from-one-court-to-another-law-lecturer-helps-team-gb-become-dodgeball-world-championships.aspx Parliamentarians welcome blended learning report at House of Lords Christopher Thundow Experts and parliamentarians have welcomed a new report into blended learning by a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) expert, in an event at the House of Lords. 2022-12-13T08:30:00Z 2022-12-12T16:42:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/december/parliamentarians-welcome-blended-learning-report-at-house-of-lords.aspx Students work with Leicestershire Police to design a new educational app for children Marie Koupparis Tech-savvy students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) have joined forces with Leicestershire Police to design a new mobile app to help educate children about crime. 2022-12-12T10:53:00Z 2022-12-12T14:54:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/december/students-work-with-leicestershire-police-to-design-a-new-educational-app-for-children.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ named one of the greenest universities in the country by two national organisations Claire Roberts СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) is in the spotlight after being recognised in two national leagues for its consistent efforts towards championing sustainability across campus and beyond. 2022-12-08T09:44:00Z 2022-12-08T09:43:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/december/dmu-named-one-of-the-greenest-universities-in-the-country-by-two-national-organisations.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ education expert chosen to help judge national university review Claire Roberts The lead for education at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has been appointed to a national panel to decide on university and colleges Teaching Excellence Framework outcomes. 2022-12-08T08:53:00Z 2022-12-08T08:52:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/december/dmu-education-expert-chosen-to-help-judge-national-university-review.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ to revolutionise digital learning with £6.5m investment Sian Brewis Thousands of students are set to benefit as a new Digital Tech Learning Hub is built on campus, combining state-of-the-art facilities with a fresh approach to teaching and investment in industry-standard technology. 2022-12-08T07:55:00Z 2022-12-08T08:54:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/december/dmu-to-revolutionises-digital-learning-with-6.5m-investment.aspx Funding to help businesses turn ideas into reality Sian Brewis Five new projects will begin as part of the Government's new £3m Accelerated Knowledge Transfer to Innovate programme 2022-12-06T12:37:00Z 2022-12-07T17:05:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/december/funding-to-help-businesses-turn-ideas-into-reality.aspx Innovative teaching schemes helping students at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ are shortlisted for national awards Christopher Johnston A project to reform the teaching of students with disabilities and special educational needs and a network set up to look after people's mental wellbeing during COVID lockdowns, and beyond, have earned СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) two nominations for a national award. 2022-12-06T08:00:00Z 2022-12-06T16:27:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/december/innovative-teaching-schemes-helping-students-at-dmu-are-shortlisted-for-national-awards.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ receives international recognition for work to enhance sustainability skills across Leicestershire Claire Roberts A collaborative project led by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) working with local business owners to help transform Leicester into a climate friendly economy has scooped up a global award title. 2022-12-02T15:01:00Z 2022-12-02T15:29:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/december/dmu-receives-international-recognition-for-work-to-enhance-sustainability-skills-across-leicestershire.aspx Join СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Caring Christmas campaign to help those in need over the festive season Aimi Francis A Caring Christmas campaign has been launched at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) so students and staff can give back to the community and help those in need of extra support over the festive season. 2022-11-29T13:11:00Z 2023-10-11T13:37:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/november/join-dmus-caring-christmas-campaign-to-help-those-in-need-over-the-festive-season.aspx Meet the winners of the 2022 Fox's Lair competition Sian Brewis Spotting a sign on a village noticeboard led three СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students to come up with an award-winning app idea. 2022-11-28T09:36:00Z 2022-11-28T09:34:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/november/meet-the-winners-of-the-2022-foxs-lair-competition.aspx Studying abroad for a year transforms the lives of students, thanks to СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Global James Bavin Two students who spent a year out from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) to study overseas have said the experience totally changed their lives. 2022-11-25T11:36:00Z 2024-01-19T11:37:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/november/studying-abroad-for-a-year-transforms-the-lives-of-students-thanks-to-dmu-global.aspx "Positive, passionate" СʪÃÃÊÓƵ student scoops Well Pharmacy's Trainee Pharmacist of the Year award Lauren Henderson A СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) graduate has been named Trainee Pharmacist of the Year by the UK's largest independent pharmacy business. 2022-11-25T11:32:00Z 2024-01-29T11:50:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/november/positive-passionate-dmu-student-scoops-well-pharmacys-trainee-pharmacist-of-the-year-award.aspx Archives belonging to the producer of Britain's greatest ever gangster film to be housed at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Aimi Francis The archives belonging to the great British film producer behind Get Carter – and those of his son, filmmaker Tony Klinger - are to be housed at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ benefiting students, academics and other cinema researchers. 2022-11-24T10:43:00Z 2023-10-11T13:36:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/november/archives-belonging-to-the-producer-of-britains-greatest-ever-gangster-film-to-be-housed-at-dmu.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ leads £90,000 project to grow digital skills Sian Brewis The new-look DSP will serve as a single portal for small businesses to access digital expertise and technical training. It will also signpost courses varying levels and lengths, as well as working to facilitate inclusion through device, skills and connectivity. 2022-11-24T08:30:00Z 2022-11-23T14:27:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/november/dmu-leads-90000-project-to-grow-digital-skills.aspx Electric Shadows Festival – report and film review David Watts An exclusive interview with the director of The Six, one of the films at Leicester's first Chinese film festival, organised by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Confucius Institute 2022-11-22T12:42:00Z 2022-11-28T15:15:00Z /²¹²ú´Ç³Ü³Ù-»å³¾³Ü/²Ô±ð·É²õ/2022/²Ô´Ç±¹±ð³¾²ú±ð°ù/±ð±ô±ð³¦³Ù°ù¾±³¦-»å°ù±ð²¹³¾²õ-´Ú±ð²õ³Ù¾±±¹²¹±ô-–-°ù±ð±è´Ç°ù³Ù-²¹²Ô»å-´Ú¾±±ô³¾-°ù±ð±¹¾±±ð·É.²¹²õ±è³æ СʪÃÃÊÓƵ composers win prestigious international awards David Watts Two celebrated composers from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) have won prestigious prizes at international music and audiovisual festivals. 2022-11-22T10:05:00Z 2022-11-28T15:16:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/november/dmu-composers-win-prestigious-international-awards.aspx Global entrepreneur and philanthropist hopes to open students up to a world of opportunity as he becomes honorary СʪÃÃÊÓƵ professor Christopher Thundow A scientist, entrepreneur, influencer and philanthropist, who started his pharmaceuticals business from his home garage in the 1990s and turned it into a multi-million-pound global company, is to be made a Professor at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ. 2022-11-21T08:00:00Z 2022-11-21T13:54:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/november/global-entrepreneur-and-philanthropist-hopes-to-open-students-up-to-a-world-of-opportunity-as-he-becomes-a-dmu-professor.aspx Careers programme wins regional recognition for boosting graduate recruitment Sian Brewis BrightER Futures is a partnership between СʪÃÃÊÓƵ and ER Recruitment to provide career opportunities in Leicester for students 2022-11-18T08:20:00Z 2022-11-18T08:20:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/november/careers-programme-wins-regional-recognition-for-boosting-graduate-recruitment.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ experts team up with luxury fashion brand to present their research at COP 27 Christopher Johnston A commitment to making the fashion industry more sustainable has led to СʪÃÃÊÓƵ teaming up with a luxury clothing brand exhibiting at the COP 27 UN climate change conference in Egypt. 2022-11-16T08:00:00Z 2022-11-15T17:56:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/november/dmu-experts-team-up-with-luxury-fashion-brand-to-present-their-research-at-cop-27.aspx Leicester City Graduate Project earns FSB local government prize James Bavin A flagship internship scheme encouraging students from Leicester's two universities to stay and work in the city after they graduate has been recognised as one of the best regional initiatives at a national award ceremony. 2022-11-15T11:51:00Z 2022-11-15T11:49:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/november/leicester-city-graduate-project-earns-fsb-local-government-prize.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ forensic scientist encourages others to apply for 'life-changing' Churchill Fellowship Christopher Johnston A СʪÃÃÊÓƵ academic who was awarded the prestigious Churchill Fellowship is encouraging colleagues to apply for this year's awards, saying the accolade her "changed her life." 2022-11-14T10:14:00Z 2022-11-14T10:23:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/november/dmu-forensic-scientist-encourages-others-to-apply-for-life-changing-churchill-fellowship.aspx Inaugural Chinese film festival takes to the screens of Leicester Aimi Francis The first ever festival dedicated to the celebration of contemporary Chinese cinema in the East Midlands is set to start in Leicester next week (14-20 November). 2022-11-11T10:27:00Z 2023-07-07T15:42:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/november/inaugural-chinese-film-festival-takes-to-the-screens-of-leicester.aspx Local business leaders given Help To Grow with СʪÃÃÊÓƵ programme Christopher Thundow Senior leaders at SMEs are getting support to increase productivity and grow their businesses at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2022-11-10T12:41:00Z 2022-11-10T14:12:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/november/local-business-leaders-given-help-to-grow-with-dmu-programme.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ receives double Green Gown Award recognition Claire Roberts Staff and students at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) are celebrating being recognised as one of the greenest universities in the country after a prestigious double award win. 2022-11-09T12:33:00Z 2022-11-09T13:38:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/november/dmu-receives-double-green-gown-award-recognition.aspx History, religion and robots – СʪÃÃÊÓƵ experts fire Leicester imaginations in humanities festival Ian Calcutt The hidden history of Leicester's streets, the role of religion within the city and the fate of humans in an AI future will all be explored by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) experts as part of a national festival. 2022-11-09T08:30:00Z 2022-11-15T10:51:00Z /²¹²ú´Ç³Ü³Ù-»å³¾³Ü/²Ô±ð·É²õ/2022/²Ô´Ç±¹±ð³¾²ú±ð°ù/³ó¾±²õ³Ù´Ç°ù²â-°ù±ð±ô¾±²µ¾±´Ç²Ô-²¹²Ô»å-°ù´Ç²ú´Ç³Ù²õ-–-»å³¾³Ü-±ð³æ±è±ð°ù³Ù²õ-´Ú¾±°ù±ð-±ô±ð¾±³¦±ð²õ³Ù±ð°ù-¾±³¾²¹²µ¾±²Ô²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô²õ-¾±²Ô-³ó³Ü³¾²¹²Ô¾±³Ù¾±±ð²õ-´Ú±ð²õ³Ù¾±±¹²¹±ô.²¹²õ±è³æ Academic joins hundreds of global experts and leaders at a United Nations event in Utah Claire Roberts A СʪÃÃÊÓƵ (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) academic joined hundreds of global experts and leaders at a three-day United Nations co-organised event in Utah. 2022-11-08T09:48:00Z 2022-11-08T09:47:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/november/academic-joins-hundreds-of-global-experts-and-leaders-at-a-three-day-united-nations-co-organised-event-in-utah.aspx "Spirit of collaboration" at Leicester Business Festival can help boost local economy Christopher Thundow The first full-scale Leicester Business Festival for more than two years has been opened, with experts praising the city's "spirit of collaboration". 2022-11-07T15:51:00Z 2022-11-07T15:54:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/november/spirit-of-collaboration-at-leicester-business-festival-can-help-boost-local-economy.aspx Together for our Planet: СʪÃÃÊÓƵ officially launches COP27 Claire Roberts As world leaders assemble in Egypt for the planet's biggest climate change conference, СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) hosted its very own launch event, kick-starting two weeks of sustainability-led events across the university. 2022-11-07T13:56:00Z 2022-11-07T14:11:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/november/together-for-our-planet-dmu-officially-launches-cop27.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ success with joint bid for £1.2m funding to accelerate growth and boost jobs in East Midlands creative sector Christopher Johnston Creative businesses in the East Midlands will benefit from £1.2m of new funding to accelerate growth, create jobs and stimulate investment, following a successful bid involving СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2022-11-04T10:08:00Z 2022-11-04T10:34:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/november/dmu-success-with-joint-bid-for-1.2m-funding-to-accelerate-growth-and-boost-jobs-in-east-midlands-creative-sector.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ star of BBC cop show says 'It was a big deal for me to represent my community' Christopher Johnston Read about one of the stars of BBC's Fresh Cops and her СʪÃÃÊÓƵ connections 2022-11-03T13:15:00Z 2022-11-03T13:13:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/november/dmu-cop-says-it-was-a-big-deal-for-me-to-represent-my-community.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate lands solo show at India's biggest fashion event Marie Koupparis Leading the way in sustainable fashion has earned СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) graduate Pratyush Kumar a solo show at India's biggest fashion week. 2022-11-01T15:50:00Z 2022-11-04T14:39:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/november/dmu-graduate-lands-solo-show-in-indian-fashion-week.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ announces plans for remembering Stephen Lawrence 30 years on Christopher Johnston A programme of events at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the murder of teenager Stephen Lawrence, as well as national celebrations recognising his ongoing legacy, have been announced. 2022-11-01T12:40:00Z 2022-11-01T12:35:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/november/dmu-announces-plans-for-remembering-stephen-lawrence-30-years-on.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students reveal their darkest secrets in captivating show Aimi Francis Final-year СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) students are revealing their darkest secrets as part of an unmissable performance taking place on campus. 2022-10-31T08:30:00Z 2023-07-20T11:05:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/october/students-reveal-their-darkest-secrets-in-captivating-show.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ wins funding to explore archive of Alternative Miss World founder Sian Brewis National Archives gives £41,000 to curate the archives of Andrew Logan to tell "the story of a man and a period during the 1970s and 1980s which really, we do not know enough about" 2022-10-28T07:45:00Z 2022-10-28T09:26:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/october/dmu-wins-funding-to-explore-archive-of-alternative-miss-world-founder.aspx Alumna of the month – Zainab Zaeem-Sattar Aimi Francis The story of our Alumna of the Month - Zainab Zaeem-Sattar - and her challenging route to completing a Graduate Diploma in Law. 2022-10-27T10:27:00Z 2023-07-07T15:44:00Z /²¹²ú´Ç³Ü³Ù-»å³¾³Ü/²Ô±ð·É²õ/2022/´Ç³¦³Ù´Ç²ú±ð°ù/²¹±ô³Ü³¾²Ô²¹-´Ç´Ú-³Ù³ó±ð-³¾´Ç²Ô³Ù³ó-–-³ú²¹¾±²Ô²¹²ú-³ú²¹±ð±ð³¾-²õ²¹³Ù³Ù²¹°ù.²¹²õ±è³æ СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students gain sought-after skills at exclusive leather workshop Marie Koupparis An exclusive annual workshop hosted at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has equipped 10 final-year students with coveted leatherworking skills and valuable industry knowledge. 2022-10-25T08:30:00Z 2022-10-25T17:07:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/october/dmu-students-gain-sought-after-skills-at-exclusive-leather-workshop.aspx Church Gate as you've never seen it before David Watts A competition to reimagine Leicester's Church Gate challenged people to use a new type of photo technology 2022-10-24T12:44:00Z 2022-11-01T09:39:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/october/church-gate-as-youve-never-seen-it-before.aspx New start-ups begin to forge their future with Crucible Sian Brewis Meet the СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduates and alumni who are starting their own businesses with support from Crucible, our award-winning business incubation programme 2022-10-20T11:00:00Z 2022-10-20T10:57:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/october/new-start-ups-begin-to-forge-their-future-with-crucible.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Fine Art grads dominate prestigious London exhibition Christopher Johnston Five Fine Art students and graduates from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) have been selected to show their work at a prestigious London exhibition - more than any other higher education institution in the UK. 2022-10-18T08:00:00Z 2022-10-17T17:08:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/october/dmu-fine-art-grads-dominate-prestigious-london-exhibition.aspx KTP Associate wins national award for using data to drive inward investment Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling Harsh Shah, a knowledge transfer associate based at East Midlands Chamber, beat competition from 20 other finalists to be crowned with the Future Leader Award at the Innovate UK KTP Awards. 2022-10-14T09:29:00Z 2023-05-12T14:47:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/october/ktp-associate-wins-national-award-for-using-data-to-drive-inward-investment.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ designers dominate national awards recognising shopper experience Marie Koupparis Designing thoughtful pop-up concepts for big brands has earned two students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) gold and bronze prizes in a national competition. 2022-10-14T08:30:00Z 2022-10-11T15:57:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/october/dmu-designers-dominate-national-awards.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ opens its doors to businesses at this year's Leicester Business Festival Sian Brewis Book now for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's events in this year's Leicester Business Festival which takes place from November 7 2022-10-13T15:22:00Z 2022-10-13T15:19:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/october/dmu-opens-its-doors-to-businesses-at-this-years-leicester-business-festival.aspx Leicestershire Business Awards will be highlight of an exceptional year for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Melvin Riley Sema Ikleriya СʪÃÃÊÓƵ (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more 2022-10-13T10:10:00Z 2024-05-09T15:03:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/october/leicestershire-business-awards-will-be-highlight-of-an-exceptional-year-for-dmus-melvin-riley.aspx Researcher working with environmental TV network to make archive available digitally Claire Roberts A researcher from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) is set to digitise decades of environmental journalism and films to bring them to a wider audience. 2022-10-12T11:29:00Z 2022-10-12T13:43:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/october/researcher-working-with-environmental-tv-network-to-make-archive-available-digitally.aspx Barclays Eagle Lab Leicester officially opens at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Sian Brewis More than 70 people came along to the launch event of the Barclays Eagle Lab Leicester, which will be based in the Innovation Centre at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ 2022-10-12T10:18:00Z 2022-10-13T09:58:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/october/barclays-eagle-lab-leicester-officially-opens-at-dmu.aspx Switching to СʪÃÃÊÓƵ helps psychology graduate secure consultancy role Lauren Henderson Swapping courses and coming to СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has enabled Kemi Agboke to secure a coveted graduate job as a psychologist's assistant. 2022-10-11T09:54:00Z 2024-01-29T11:38:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/october/switching-to-dmu-helps-psychology-graduate-secure-consultancy-role.aspx New sustainability awards launched to celebrate staff and students Aimi Francis A new awards initiative to celebrate staff and students who are going the extra mile for sustainability at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) and beyond, has launched today. 2022-10-07T12:16:00Z 2023-07-12T16:18:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/october/new-sustainability-awards-launched-to-celebrate-staff-and-students.aspx 'During СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Black History Month we must understand our past to ensure a better future' Christopher Johnston As we mark Black History Month, СʪÃÃÊÓƵ academic Professor Momodou Sallah explains why it is important we all get involved in understanding our past to ensure we can create a better future… 2022-10-05T08:00:00Z 2022-10-07T11:08:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/october/during-dmus-black-history-month-we-must-understand-our-past-to-ensure-a-better-future.aspx New audiology equipment unveiled at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ can lead to clearer diagnosis David Watts New state-of-the-art teaching equipment worth hundreds of thousands of pounds has been unveiled at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2022-10-04T10:34:00Z 2022-10-07T09:01:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/october/new-audiology-equipment-unveiled-at-dmu-can-lead-to-clearer-diagnosis.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ archive contributes to the story of Led Zeppelin Sian Brewis As new footage of the legendary band emerges online, СʪÃÃÊÓƵ archivists find clip of director Peter Whitehead talking about filming it 2022-10-04T09:24:00Z 2022-10-04T09:23:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/october/dmu-archive-contributes-to-the-story-of-led-zeppelin.aspx Professor recognised as champion for women in STEM Sian Brewis Professor Katie Laird won the Outstanding Contribution to STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) category at this year's Enterprising Women Awards. 2022-10-03T10:37:00Z 2022-10-03T10:36:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/october/professor-recognised-as-champion-for-women-in-stem.aspx Prestigious FIFA Master course taught at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ named best in Europe for record 10th time Christopher Johnston The FIFA Master course taught at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has just been named the best postgraduate sports management course in Europe for a record 10th time by the influential SportBusiness global rankings. 2022-09-30T12:23:00Z 2022-09-30T12:22:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/september/prestigious-fifa-master-course-taught-at-dmu-named-best-in-europe-for-record-10th-time.aspx Nurses urged by expert to claim cash back for washing uniforms at home Aimi Francis As the cost of living crisis deepens, a microbiology expert from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) is urging healthcare works to claim back the cost of washing uniforms at home. 2022-09-30T08:30:00Z 2023-07-07T15:48:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/september/nurses-urged-by-expert-to-claim-cash-back-for-washing-uniforms-at-home.aspx Leicester universities urging students to call out harassment in new campaign David Watts Universities in Leicester are giving students the confidence to tackle harassment towards women as part of a new campaign. 2022-09-28T12:30:00Z 2022-09-30T10:29:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/september/leicester-universities-urging-students-to-call-out-harassment-in-new-campaign.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ recognised for work with business and graduate start-ups Sian Brewis The second Knowledge Exchange Framework has been released which highlights СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's areas of expertise 2022-09-28T09:18:00Z 2022-09-28T09:15:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/september/dmu-recognised-for-work-with-business-and-graduate-start-ups.aspx Frontrunners helps speech and language therapist find her voice in interviews James Bavin A Speech and Language Therapy graduate from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has praised the university's popular Frontrunners scheme for helping her secure a job in the National Health Service (NHS). 2022-09-26T10:14:00Z 2022-09-26T10:12:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/september/frontrunners-helps-speech-and-language-therapist-find-her-voice-in-interviews.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ student invited to exclusive Milan luxury trainer launch Aimi Francis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) student Julia Lebosse enjoyed an all-expenses-paid trip to one of the world's fashion capitals, courtesy of luxury sportswear brand Moncler. 2022-09-22T09:09:00Z 2023-07-07T15:15:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/september/dmu-student-invited-to-exclusive-milan-luxury-trainer-launch.aspx San Francisco trip prepares СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students for tech industry Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling Networking with tech professionals in San Francisco has boosted СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) students' knowledge about the digital sector and their employability. 2022-09-22T08:30:00Z 2024-01-30T13:37:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/september/san-francisco-trip-prepares-dmu-students-for-tech-industry.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ academics showcase how electric vehicles and solar panels could work together to solve energy needs in rural communities Claire Roberts Researchers from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) have shown electric taxis used in conjunction with solar-powered mini-grids could provide economic and environmental benefits to rural communities in the Global South. 2022-09-21T10:41:00Z 2022-09-21T10:37:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/september/dmu-academics-showcase-how-electric-vehicles-and-solar-panels-could-work-together-to-solve-energy-needs-in-rural-communities.aspx Students from around the world begin studying the prestigious FIFA Master course at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Christopher Johnston Students from as far afield as Singapore and South Africa have arrived at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) to study on the prestigious FIFA Master course. 2022-09-21T09:55:00Z 2022-09-22T10:36:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/september/students-from-around-the-world-begin-studying-the-prestigious-fifa-master-course-at-dmu.aspx Ukrainian university thanks СʪÃÃÊÓƵ for 'priceless' show of solidarity as they enter twinning agreement. Aimi Francis A Ukrainian university says the support and show of solidarity it has received from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has been 'priceless' as it deals with the emotional strain of the war against Russia. 2022-09-20T11:08:00Z 2023-11-01T15:25:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/september/ukrainian-university-thanks-dmu-for-priceless-show-of-solidarity-as-they-enter-twinning-agreement..aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ research suggests 10-year-olds lose sleep to check social media Christopher Thundow СʪÃÃÊÓƵ (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more 2022-09-16T13:14:00Z 2022-09-16T13:12:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/september/dmu-research-suggests-10-year-olds-lose-sleep-to-check-social-media.aspx Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: СʪÃÃÊÓƵ statement David West СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) shares the nation and wider world's deep sorrow at the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, whose death has been announced (8 September 2022). 2022-09-08T19:26:00Z 2022-09-08T19:26:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/september/her-majesty-queen-elizabeth-ii.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ shortlisted twice for expertise working with business Sian Brewis The Leicestershire Business Awards are run every year by the East Midlands Chamber to recognise businesses which best showcase the ingenuity and innovation of its companies. 2022-09-08T08:19:00Z 2022-09-08T08:51:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/september/dmu-shortlisted-twice-for-expertise-working-with-business.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Fine Art grad Jarvis hopes his public artwork will remind people about 'how beautiful the world can be'. Aimi Francis A Fine Art graduate from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ has spoken of his pride at being asked to create an artwork as part of a national arts education project to help people better understand the impact of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. 2022-09-07T10:06:00Z 2023-10-11T11:59:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/september/dmu-fine-art-grad-jarvis-hopes-his-public-artwork-will-remind-people-about-how-beautiful-the-world-can-be.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduates prepare to launch newspaper that will be 'a campaigning voice for Leicester'. Aimi Francis Three ambitious graduates from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) are preparing to launch a new kind of newspaper which they say will become a campaigning voice for the city. 2022-09-06T09:00:00Z 2023-10-11T11:59:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/september/dmu-graduates-prepare-to-launch-newspaper-that-will-be-a-campaigning-voice-for-leicester.aspx Apprentices celebrate graduation day at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Sian Brewis The apprentices were celebrating completing a range of courses from cyber security to management and healthcare at companies large and small. 2022-09-05T14:48:00Z 2022-09-05T14:47:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/september/apprentices-celebrate-graduation-day-at-dmu.aspx 'Stunning' СʪÃÃÊÓƵ exhibition of art by MA Fine Art graduates opens to public Christopher Johnston A three-foot pig watching cartoons, a video of a character called misery, portraits which question 'what is beauty?' and swirling psychedelic paintings rooted in mythology and spirituality are just some of the works forming an exhibition by Fine Art students opening today at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ. 2022-09-05T13:33:00Z 2022-09-05T13:32:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/september/stunning-exhibition-of-art-works-by-ma-fine-art-graduates-opens-to-public.aspx Studying is a family affair as mum and daughter graduate Sian Brewis Mum of five, Reshma Khan graduated in Business and Management as daughter Kainaat collected her English Language with TESOL degree 2022-09-02T10:45:00Z 2022-09-02T10:43:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/september/studying-is-a-family-affair-as-mum-and-daughter-graduate.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ shortlisted as Outstanding Entrepreneurial University of the Year Aimi Francis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's focus on enterprise is guided by its new Empowering University strategy, which put a raft of new ideas into action to support student start-ups and create an entrepreneurial mindset 2022-09-01T15:44:00Z 2023-07-07T14:56:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/september/dmu-shortlisted-as-outstanding-entrepreneurial-university-of-the-year.aspx Award win just the medicine for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate Yasin Lauren Henderson СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) graduate Yasin Jussab is celebrating after his pharmacy was named the best in Oxfordshire – just a year after he purchased it. 2022-08-31T12:31:00Z 2024-01-29T11:52:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/august/award-win-just-the-medicine-for-dmu-graduate-yasin.aspx This is an absolute honour, says first winner of Adam Redfern Media Prize Aimi Francis Tom Carter becomes the first recipient of the prize, awarded to the student showing the most extraordinary committment during journalism studies 2022-08-27T19:51:00Z 2023-07-20T11:02:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/august/this-is-an-absolute-honour-says-first-winner-of-adam-redfern-media-prize.aspx Graduations wraps up in style for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Class of 2022 Sian Brewis More than 5,000 graduates have crossed the stage at Curve Leicester in our week-long summer graduations 2022-08-27T18:27:00Z 2022-08-27T18:26:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/august/graduations-wraps-up-in-style-for-dmus-class-of-2022.aspx PhD graduate triumphs over adversity to receive his doctorate as he thanks his СʪÃÃÊÓƵ supervisor for support Christopher Johnston A researcher has told the inspirational story of how he overcame major challenges - including the death of his father and having emergency surgery for a fractured skull - so that he could walk across the stage and receive his PhD from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2022-08-26T10:14:00Z 2022-08-26T10:14:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/august/phd-graduate-triumphs-over-adversity-to-receive-his-doctorate-as-he-thanks-his-dmu-supervisor-for-support.aspx New СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Chancellor Akram Khan MBE thanks СʪÃÃÊÓƵ for empowering him to see things differently Christopher Johnston The world-renowned artistic director and choreographer Akram Khan MBE was officially welcomed as the new Chancellor of СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) this week – and passionately called on graduates to be creative, have conviction, be empowered and think outside the box. 2022-08-25T11:04:00Z 2022-08-25T11:04:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/august/new-dmu-chancellor-akram-khan-mbe-thanks-dmu-for-empowering-him-to-see-things-differently.aspx Postgraduate nominated as one of UK's best KTP associates Sian Brewis Harsh Shah's drive, energy and ability have seen him nominated as one of the UK's top KTP Associates by Innovate UK in this year's KTP Awards. 2022-08-24T09:23:00Z 2022-08-24T09:22:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/august/postgraduate-nominated-as-one-of-uks-best-ktp-associates.aspx Graduates celebrate their degrees after overcoming 'some of the biggest social challenges of our lifetime'. Aimi Francis There was a celebratory atmosphere around campus and in the city centre as a week of graduation ceremonies kicked off for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Class of '22. 2022-08-23T09:27:00Z 2023-10-11T11:58:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/august/graduates-celebrate-their-degrees-after-overcoming-some-of-the-biggest-social-challenges-of-our-lifetime.aspx Peter Davison: A tribute Christopher Thundow Tributes have been paid to a "kind-hearted and loyal" researcher at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ), who has died at the age of 96. 2022-08-22T16:42:00Z 2022-08-22T16:42:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/august/peter-davison-a-tribute.aspx "I was nervous but very excited" Clearing helps mature student Dave bolster his career options James Bavin Returning to education and enrolling at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) through Clearing filled mature student Dave Morris with "giddy excitement". 2022-08-18T09:32:00Z 2022-08-18T10:40:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/august/i-was-nervous-but-very-excited-clearing-helps-mature-student-dave-bolster-his-career-options.aspx Leicester students earn the second highest term-time income in the country Claire Roberts Students working during term-time in Leicester make the second-highest amount of money in the country, according to new figures from banking giant Natwest. 2022-08-16T12:20:00Z 2022-08-16T12:20:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/august/leicester-students-earn-the-second-highest-term-time-income-in-the-country.aspx A more sustainable СʪÃÃÊÓƵ sees two projects shortlisted for prestigious national awards Christopher Johnston Working towards a more sustainable future by cutting carbon emissions has seen two СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) projects shortlisted for prestigious Green Gown Awards. 2022-08-15T12:09:00Z 2022-08-15T12:08:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/august/a-more-sustainable-dmu-sees-two-projects-shortlisted-for-prestigious-national-awards.aspx HR graduate lands coveted Jaguar Land Rover role James Bavin Human Resource Management student Leena Sharma will be leaving СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) this summer with both a first-class degree and a coveted graduate role at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). 2022-08-15T10:09:00Z 2023-11-15T15:51:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/august/hr-graduate-lands-coveted-jaguar-land-rover-role.aspx Fitness fan Lucas thrives during dream placement at Gymshark Marie Koupparis Completing a placement year with his favourite fitness brand has resulted in strong industry connections and new opportunities for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) student Lucas Dove. 2022-08-12T08:00:00Z 2022-08-11T17:49:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/august/fitness-fan-lucas-thrives-during-dream-placement-at-gymshark.aspx After five rejections, Clearing gave international student Lena a chance to follow her dreams Laura Collins After applying to subjects she wasn't passionate about, Clearing gave international student Lena the chance to follow her dreams of studying English and Creative Writing. 2022-08-11T08:00:00Z 2022-08-11T11:03:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/august/clearing-gave-lena-chance-to-follow-her-dreams.aspx Talented СʪÃÃÊÓƵ makers rewarded with cash prizes at New Designers Sema Ikleriya Gothic-inspired ceramics and textiles resembling coastlines have earned two talented СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) students impressive prizes at a national showcase. 2022-08-10T08:56:00Z 2023-03-10T14:44:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/august/talented-dmu-makers-rewarded-with-cash-prizes-at-new-designers.aspx Radio DJs share insights into self-empowerment with future entrepreneurs Aimi Francis A group of students and graduates from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) received a life lesson in confidence and communication courtesy of two national radio DJs. 2022-08-08T10:05:00Z 2023-07-07T15:52:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/august/radio-djs-share-insights-into-self-empowerment-with-future-entrepreneurs.aspx Vibrant globe sculpture appears on СʪÃÃÊÓƵ campus to highlight impact of slave trade Christopher Johnston A large globe sculpture decorated with a simple but powerful message in vibrant red, gold and green has taken pride of place on the СʪÃÃÊÓƵ campus as part of a national project to better understand the impact of the slave trade 2022-08-05T14:46:00Z 2022-08-05T14:44:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/august/vibrant-globe-sculpture-appears-on-dmu-campus-to-highlight-slave-trade.aspx Meet team СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's line-up at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Marie Koupparis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) staff, students and grads are going the distance to ensure the smooth running of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games hosted across the West Midlands. 2022-08-05T09:05:00Z 2022-08-10T09:04:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/august/dmus-line-up-at-the-2022-commonwealth-games.aspx National award goes to СʪÃÃÊÓƵ team that looked after student and staff mental wellbeing during COVID Christopher Thundow A СʪÃÃÊÓƵ team providing 'an amazing network of support for students and staff' to ensure they looked after people's mental wellbeing during the various COVID lockdowns, and beyond, has been recognised with a national award. 2022-08-04T11:26:00Z 2022-08-08T17:16:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/august/national-award-goes-to-dmu-team-that-looked-after-student-and-staff-mental-wellbeing-during-covid.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Works gives architecture student the blueprint for his career Marie Koupparis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester's (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) award-winning career support team has helped Architecture graduate Shyam Patel secure a job with the company that re-designed his college campus. 2022-08-03T11:28:00Z 2024-01-19T10:51:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/august/dmu-works-gives-architecture-student-the-blueprint-for-his-career.aspx Vikesh hoping to eclipse competition and claim rising star business award James Bavin СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester's (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) Vikesh Mistry is among the finalists for the Rising Star category at this year's Niche Business Awards. 2022-08-02T10:30:00Z 2022-08-02T10:29:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/august/vikesh-hoping-to-eclipse-competition-and-claim-rising-star-business-award.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ backs new textiles industry body Sian Brewis The Apparel and Textile Manufacturers' Federation (ATMF) aims to revive the historic trade of textiles and garment manufacturing in Leicester with the aim of a more ethical and sustainable textiles sector, acting as a voice for suppliers. 2022-08-01T11:12:00Z 2022-08-01T11:10:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/august/dmu-backs-new-textiles-industry-body.aspx National recognition for trailblazer and midwife Lisa James Bavin A student midwife from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has received a national award in recognition for her work towards decolonising midwifery education and advocating for student midwives at a local and national level. 2022-08-01T09:00:00Z 2022-08-01T11:02:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/august/national-recognition-for-trailblazer-and-midwife-lisa.aspx Alumnus of the month: Mike Chapman Laura Collins СʪÃÃÊÓƵ (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more 2022-08-01T08:00:00Z 2022-07-29T17:01:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/august/alumnus-of-the-month-mike-chapman.aspx Mighty mouse earns СʪÃÃÊÓƵ student national animation award Marie Koupparis An anthropomorphic mouse desperate to prove herself as a worthy paladin, has earned СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) student Cai Jones a national games award. 2022-07-29T08:30:00Z 2022-08-01T10:21:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/july/mighty-mouse-earns-dmu-student-national-animation-award.aspx New herbal medicine project sees Trinity Herb Garden go back to its roots David Watts СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's historic herb garden in the heart of campus is going back to its roots as the base for a new study into herbal medicines. 2022-07-27T08:35:00Z 2023-07-10T10:05:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/july/new-herbal-medicine-project-sees-trinity-herb-garden-go-back-to-its-roots.aspx Student receives Social Mobility Award in prestigious ceremony at the House of Lords Claire Roberts Determination to succeed and help other students with autism overcome barriers at university has seen a Drama student from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) receive an award at this year's Student Social Mobility Awards. 2022-07-26T10:05:00Z 2022-07-26T10:00:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/july/student-receives-social-mobility-award-in-prestigious-ceremony-at-the-house-of-lords.aspx Graphic Design student Matt's pitch perfect award Isabelle Thom Missing watching - and playing - football with his friends during the pandemic inspired Matt to come up with a sustainable, award-winning game 2022-07-25T07:49:00Z 2024-01-22T11:18:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/july/graphic-design-student-matts-pitch-perfect-award.aspx Uganda 50 - СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Pharmacy lecturer tells of her family's escape to the UK Christopher Johnston СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Pharmacy lecturer Dr Neena Lakhani was among the tens of thousands of men, women and children who fled Uganda in 1972 to a new life in the UK following an order from the dictator President Idi Amin. Here Neena tells the story of her family's journey from Jinja to Leicester. 2022-07-22T08:00:00Z 2022-07-21T18:47:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/july/uganda-50-dmu-pharmacy-lecturer-tells-of-her-familys-escape-to-the-uk.aspx Researchers call on old telephones for tech sessions Sian Brewis Leicester Museum and Art Gallery's collection of rotary dial telephones and an early mobile flip phone were used to help over 60s from charity Leicester Ageing Together in the research study 2022-07-21T08:19:00Z 2022-07-21T08:18:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/july/researchers-call-on-old-telephones-for-technology-sessions.aspx Student Tarnjeet Kaur: The United Nations felt like home Claire Roberts Third-year BA Business Management and Economics student Tarnjeet Kaur is one of four students who recently represented СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York following their exceptional efforts towards championing sustainability. 2022-07-18T09:59:00Z 2022-07-18T09:59:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/july/student-tarnjeet-kaur-the-united-nations-felt-like-home.aspx Celebration of pioneering project to support students Sian Brewis Leicester's Future Leaders aimed to increase the numbers of black, Asian and minority ethnic graduates supported into roles within the city's businesses – and help Leicester businesses attract more diverse candidates. 2022-07-18T09:20:00Z 2022-07-18T11:29:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/july/celebration-of-pioneering-project-to-support-students.aspx Photo competition with a difference launched to capture new views of Church Gate Sian Brewis The Art AI Photogrammetry contest challenges people to use their smartphones and a new kind of technology to take images of the street and buildings in Leicester's Church Gate 2022-07-15T11:12:00Z 2022-07-15T18:31:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/july/photo-competition-with-a-difference-launched-to-capture-new-views-of-church-gate.aspx Students' designs shine in Leathersellers competition Sian Brewis Ancient livery company visits СʪÃÃÊÓƵ to judge competition and praises students' work as 'the best we've ever had' 2022-07-15T10:43:00Z 2022-07-25T14:03:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/july/students-designs-shine-in-leathersellers-competition.aspx New app by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ grad rates how disabled-friendly businesses are Christopher Thundow The first global app that asks people to rate services and businesses according to how disability-friendly they are has been launched by a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ journalism graduate. 2022-07-13T08:30:00Z 2022-07-12T14:04:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/july/new-app-by-dmu-grad-rates-how-disabled-friendly-businesses-are.aspx Industry experts reward СʪÃÃÊÓƵ talent at Graduate Fashion Week Marie Koupparis Pioneering knitwear and a portfolio inspired by family heritage have earned prestigious prizes for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) students at Graduate Fashion Week (GFW). 2022-07-12T10:02:00Z 2022-07-12T10:01:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/july/industry-experts-reward-dmu-talent-at-graduate-fashion-week.aspx Sustainable textiles designs help Anna sew the seeds for success Aimi Francis Clearing empowered Anna Thorn to pursue her creativity at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ), leading to prestigious bursaries and a clear pathway into the fashion industry. 2022-07-11T08:30:00Z 2023-07-05T15:49:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/july/sustainable-textiles-designs-help-anna-sew-the-seeds-for-success.aspx Why СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's next generation of ambulance staff are proud to mark International Paramedics Day Christopher Johnston Students praise Paramedics and their course as we mark International Paramedics Day 2022-07-08T08:00:00Z 2022-07-07T18:54:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/july/why-dmus-next-generation-of-ambulance-staff-are-proud-to-mark-international-paramedics-day.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ to help create first Net Zero amateur football clubs Christopher Thundow Researchers and students at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) are working with two community football clubs to help them achieve their ambitions of becoming Net Zero. 2022-07-07T10:27:00Z 2022-07-07T14:08:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/july/dmu-to-help-create-first-net-zero-amateur-football-teams.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ gets global recognition for its sustainable fashion teaching Sema Ikleriya The university was one of just 12 in the world to be highly commended in the 2022 International Green Gowns Awards 2022-07-07T08:37:00Z 2023-03-10T14:45:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/july/dmu-gets-global-recognition-for-its-sustainable-fashion-teaching.aspx Student satisfaction at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ rising faster than national average, according to new survey Christopher Thundow The number of students satisfied at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) is rising five times faster than the national average, according to a national survey. 2022-07-06T15:01:00Z 2022-07-06T14:59:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/july/student-satisfaction-at-dmu-rising-faster-than-national-average-according-to-new-survey.aspx Barclays Eagle Lab to open at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Sian Brewis A new Eagle Lab will open in СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Innovation Centre on campus later this year, offering co-working spaces, mentors, business advice and events. It will be the first Barclays Eagle Lab in the East Midlands. 2022-07-06T09:01:00Z 2022-10-26T08:09:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/july/barclays-eagle-lab-to-open-at-dmu.aspx East Midlands Top 500 businesses revealed Sian Brewis The 500 companies had a combined turnover of more than £90billion and employed 469,512 people – an increase of three per cent on staffing levels seen last year. 2022-07-05T14:37:00Z 2022-07-05T16:07:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/july/east-midlands-top-500-businesses-revealed.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ expert joins world's largest research project into how, why and where people play online games Christopher Johnston A СʪÃÃÊÓƵ academic has joined the world's largest games research project looking at how, why and where people play online games. 2022-07-04T08:00:00Z 2022-07-01T16:40:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/june/dmu-expert-joins-worlds-largest-research-project-into-how-why-and-where-people-play-online-games.aspx 'Amazing' UN trip will stay with student for the rest of her life Aimi Francis A СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) student, who presented her ideas on sustainability at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York, has said the trip will stay with her for the rest of her life. 2022-06-30T08:30:00Z 2023-10-11T11:56:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/june/amazing-un-trip-will-stay-with-student-for-the-rest-of-her-life.aspx Region's universities sign first-ever agreement to tackle local issues together Aimi Francis Universities and councils across Leicestershire have signed an historic agreement to work together to drive economic growth and tackle social challenges across the region. 2022-06-29T10:10:00Z 2023-11-01T15:21:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/june/regions-universities-sign-first-ever-agreement-to-tackle-local-issues-together.aspx Running an architecture practice is no longer a far-off dream for Robert thanks to a Stephen Lawrence Scholarship Marie Koupparis Architecture student Robert Gomez is in no doubt that without a Stephen Lawrence Scholarship he would not be at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ right now. Read how the grant has helped Robert towards his dream of starting his own practice. 2022-06-28T10:35:00Z 2024-01-19T10:52:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/june/running-an-architecture-practice-is-no-longer-a-far-off-dream-for-robert-thanks-to-a-stephen-lawrence-scholarship.aspx Research leader joins СʪÃÃÊÓƵ as new Deputy Vice-Chancellor Christopher Thundow СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has appointed Professor Richard Greene as its new Deputy Vice-Chancellor. 2022-06-28T08:15:00Z 2022-06-27T17:28:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/june/research-leader-joins-dmu-as-new-deputy-vice-chancellor.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ launches new programme to link business and academics Sian Brewis A new way to kick start academic and business collaborations has been launched at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2022-06-27T09:19:00Z 2022-06-27T09:19:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/june/dmu-launches-new-programme-to-link-business-and-academics.aspx Roaring success for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate Jake who secures Leicester Tigers role Sema Ikleriya Studying for a Master's at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has enabled self-confessed sport-a-holic Jake Wells to pursue his dream and build a career within the professional sports industry. 2022-06-24T10:43:00Z 2022-09-05T16:06:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/june/roaring-success-for-dmu-graduate-jake-who-secures-leicester-tigers-role.aspx Double delight for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ as the university scoops Compliance Plus awards and Matrix Standard accreditation James Bavin СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) is celebrating securing not just one but two coveted student services accolades. 2022-06-23T10:27:00Z 2022-06-23T10:57:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/june/double-delight-for-dmu-as-the-university-scoops-compliance-plus-awards-and-matrix-standard-accreditation.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ postgrad nominated as rising star of the business world Sema Ikleriya Harsh Shah is on the shortlist for the Excellence in Innovation and Technology Award in the regional competition, run by East Midlands Chamber for his work on a big data project which could help support future investment in the region 2022-06-23T08:24:00Z 2022-09-05T16:08:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/june/dmu-postgrad-nominated-as-rising-star-of-the-business-world.aspx Latest Enterprise Placement Year students looking forward to building their businesses Aimi Francis A new cohort of business-savvy СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) students have secured a coveted place on the university's Enterprise Placement Year. 2022-06-22T10:07:00Z 2023-07-07T14:57:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/june/latest-enterprise-placement-year-students-looking-forward-to-building-their-businesses.aspx Students mark 75th year of Contour Fashion at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ by wowing industry with a 'bold, inspiring and innovative' catwalk show Sema Ikleriya For 75 years, Contour Fashion at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has had a reputation for blending creativity and innovation with technical brilliance. 2022-06-22T08:30:00Z 2023-03-10T14:38:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/june/students-mark-75th-year-of-contour-fashion-by-wowing-industry.aspx More than 100 events revealed for this year's British Science Festival – at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Aimi Francis The full programme of more than 100 events for this year's British Science Festival – hosted at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) - has been revealed. 2022-06-21T10:13:00Z 2023-07-12T13:38:00Z /²¹²ú´Ç³Ü³Ù-»å³¾³Ü/²Ô±ð·É²õ/2022/Âá³Ü²Ô±ð/³¾´Ç°ù±ð-³Ù³ó²¹²Ô-100-±ð±¹±ð²Ô³Ù²õ-°ù±ð±¹±ð²¹±ô±ð»å-´Ú´Ç°ù-³Ù³ó¾±²õ-²â±ð²¹°ù²õ-²ú°ù¾±³Ù¾±²õ³ó-²õ³¦¾±±ð²Ô³¦±ð-´Ú±ð²õ³Ù¾±±¹²¹±ô-–-²¹³Ù-»å³¾³Ü.²¹²õ±è³æ Students set to present sustainability efforts at United Nations headquarters Christopher Thundow Four students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) are set to represent the university at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York this week following their exceptional efforts towards championing sustainability. 2022-06-21T09:42:00Z 2022-06-21T20:31:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/june/students-set-to-present-sustainability-efforts-at-united-nations-headquarters.aspx The future is bright for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students on business match programme Sian Brewis BrightER Futures is a collaboration between СʪÃÃÊÓƵ and ER Recruitment. Some 20 students are paired with 20 businesses from Leicester to provide them with insight into what it would be like working in SMEs and the variety of businesses that run in the city. 2022-06-21T08:00:00Z 2022-06-20T13:07:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/june/the-future-is-bright-for-dmu-students-on-business-match-programme.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Footwear Design student Sam wins top prize at national awards and secures job with luxury fashion house Sema Ikleriya A СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Footwear Design student has walked away with the top prize at the prestigious Cordwainers Footwear Awards in London and into a job with luxury fashion house Alexander McQueen. 2022-06-17T12:16:00Z 2023-03-10T14:39:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/june/dmu-footwear-design-student-sam-wins-top-prize-at-national-awards-and-secures-job-with-luxury-fashion-house.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Governor named in the Queen's Birthday Honours Aimi Francis A Leicestershire-born civil servant who sits on СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Board of Governors has received one of the highest awards in The Queen's Birthday Honours. 2022-06-17T10:21:00Z 2023-11-01T15:21:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/june/dmu-governor-named-in-the-queens-birthday-honours.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students touted as tomorrow's talent by influential fashion industry platform Marie Koupparis Creative СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) students are among an exclusive group selected for the Talent of Tomorrow campaign, run by the influential Graduate Fashion Foundation (GFF). 2022-06-17T08:30:00Z 2022-06-17T08:57:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/june/dmu-students-touted-as-tomorrows-talent.aspx New partnership between Leicester's unis offers students chance to improve skills for less Aimi Francis Graduates in Leicester will be able to take discounted further study at either of the city's universities thanks to a new joint offer. 2022-06-16T09:51:00Z 2023-10-11T11:46:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/june/new-partnership-between-leicesters-unis-offers-students-chance-to-improve-skills-for-less.aspx Abbi Bott - My Florence Nightingale Student Day James Bavin Every May, the Florence Nightingale Foundation hosts its Students Day to commemorate International Nurses Day and mark the pioneering nurse's birthday. It's a chance for nursing students from across the country to gain career insight, put their questions to industry experts and understand more about Florence Nightingale herself. 2022-06-15T09:53:00Z 2022-06-16T14:14:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/june/abbi-bott-my-florence-nightingale-student-day.aspx Eastenders actor draws on experiences of men with breast cancer by meeting virtual support group co-founded by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ psychologist Christopher Johnston Eastenders actor Ricky Champ - who plays Stuart Highway - drew on the experiences of men with breast cancer for his latest dramatic storyline by meeting with a virtual support group co-founded by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ psychologist Kerry Quincey. 2022-06-14T06:24:00Z 2022-06-14T06:24:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/june/eastenders-actor-draws-on-experiences-of-men-with-breast-cancer-by-meeting-virtual-support-group-co-founded-by-dmu-psychologist.aspx Leicester garment workers inform СʪÃÃÊÓƵ and University of Nottingham researchers' action plan to improve their lives Christopher Johnston A СʪÃÃÊÓƵ and University of Nottingham study into the lives and working conditions of Leicester garment workers has identified nine key areas that the sector can improve upon. 2022-06-13T10:12:00Z 2022-06-13T10:18:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/june/leicester-garment-workers-inform-dmu-and-university-of-nottingham-researchers-action-plan-to-improve-their-lives.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ retains top 10 status for UK universities with most student and graduate start-ups Sema Ikleriya For the second year in a row, СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has ranked in the top 10 British universities with the most student and graduate start-ups. 2022-06-13T09:59:00Z 2024-04-08T14:28:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/june/dmu-retains-top-10-status-for-uk-universities-with-most-student-and-graduate-start-ups.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Global praised by student wheelchair user for making trip to Berlin accessible to all Christopher Johnston A student who uses social media to campaign for greater accessibility for wheelchair users has praised СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Global for helping organise her first solo trip overseas. 2022-06-10T10:54:00Z 2022-06-10T11:39:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/june/dmu-global-praised-by-student-wheelchair-user-for-making-trip-to-berlin-accessible-to-all.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ alumni feature in new City of Entrepreneurs campaign Claire Roberts Leicester was named one of the UK's most entrepreneurial cities after researchers analysed the number of new companies registered and the number of start-ups per head of population. 2022-06-09T11:55:00Z 2022-06-14T11:58:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/june/dmu-alumni-feature-in-new-city-of-entrepreneurs-campaign.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ ranked in top 30 universities in the world for recycling and sustainability Claire Roberts A commitment to recycling and reducing waste has put СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) among the top 30 universities in the world for sustainability. 2022-06-08T10:17:00Z 2022-06-08T10:17:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/june/dmu-ranked-in-top-30-universities-in-the-world-for-recycling-and-sustainability.aspx Leicester Creative Expo to help shape city's cultural future David Watts Leicester Creative Expo brings together decision makers with designers for two days of panel discussions, presentations and social events, all based at the LCB Depot in Leicester's Creative Quarter. 2022-06-07T09:43:00Z 2022-08-17T12:35:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/june/leicester-creative-expo-to-help-shape-citys-cultural-future.aspx Don't miss СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Degree Show – one of Leicester's largest free exhibitions Sian Brewis Final-year art and design students have worked with their tutors to put together a show-stopping exhibition of their finest work, celebrating the culmination of years of hard study at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ. 2022-06-06T08:30:00Z 2022-06-06T16:48:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/june/dms-degree-show.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ comes together to celebrate The Queens Platinum Jubilee Aimi Francis Staff and students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) are holding picnics and dance performances to mark The Queen's Platinum Jubilee. 2022-06-01T09:47:00Z 2023-07-07T15:57:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/june/dmu-comes-together-to-celebrate-the-queens-platinum-jubilee.aspx Gambian senior leaders praise СʪÃÃÊÓƵ on visit to campus David Watts The Vice-President of the Gambia has said it was СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester's (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) expertise in entrepreneurship which made it the prime choice for a new $1.3m project. 2022-05-31T13:56:00Z 2022-08-15T10:29:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/may/gambian-senior-leaders-praise-dmu-on-visit-to-campus.aspx Applications open for places on СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's award-winning business incubation programme Sian Brewis Calling all final year students and alumni - if you've got a business idea, we want to hear from you! 2022-05-30T09:09:00Z 2022-05-30T09:07:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/may/applications-open-for-places-on-dmus-award-winning-business-incubation-programme.aspx PhD student on mission to stop phishing attacks awarded funding from Alan Turing Institute Sian Brewis A PhD researcher working to develop software to put an end to sophisticated phishing emails has been chosen as one of this year's recipients of the Alan Turing Institute's Enrichment Community Award 2022-05-27T09:31:00Z 2022-06-10T11:18:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/may/phd-student-on-mission-to-stop-phishing-attacks-awarded-funding-from-alan-turing-institute.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's annual dance festival makes a triumphant return to campus Aimi Francis Original choreography and energetic performances take centre stage at this year's University Dance Festival (UDF), which is returning live to campus for the first time since Covid-19. 2022-05-26T09:19:00Z 2023-10-11T11:46:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/may/dmus-annual-dance-festival-makes-a-triumphant-return-to-campus.aspx Students rank СʪÃÃÊÓƵ as one of UK's top 15 universities Sian Young The UK's biggest student-voted awards have placed СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) among the top 15 higher education institutes in the country. 2022-05-25T15:20:00Z 2022-05-25T15:41:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/may/students-rank-dmu-as-one-of-uks-top-15-universities.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Global's work on sustainability sees them shortlisted for national award Aimi Francis A series of green initiatives introduced over the last two years has led to СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Global being shortlisted in the international 'The PIEoneer Awards 2022'. Find out more about the nomination 2022-05-25T09:57:00Z 2023-10-11T11:55:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/may/dmu-globals-work-on-sustainability-sees-them-shortlisted-for-national-award.aspx Academic who launched the pioneering Cultural eXchanges festival 21 years ago prepares to retire from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Christopher Johnston The academic behind a pioneering student-run festival that has attracted some of the biggest names in the arts world over the last 21 years is to retire from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ. 2022-05-24T10:28:00Z 2022-05-24T10:43:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/may/academic-who-launched-the-pioneering-cultural-exchanges-festival-21-years-ago-prepares-to-retire-from-dmu.aspx Leicester comes to life through art as 'Bring The Paint' returns to the city's streets Aimi Francis Spectacular splashes of colour will bring СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) to vibrant life as it supports the award-winning Bring The Paint international street art festival which returns to the city this week. 2022-05-23T14:51:00Z 2023-10-11T11:45:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/may/leicester-comes-to-life-through-art-as-bring-the-paint-returns-to-the-citys-streets.aspx UN director tells conference the role СʪÃÃÊÓƵ can play to create a healthy planet Christopher Johnston A director from the United Nations HQ in New York has told a conference the vital role СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has to play in creating a future 'where everyone can thrive with dignity and justice on a healthy planet." 2022-05-20T09:54:00Z 2022-05-20T09:52:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/may/un-director-tells-conference-the-role-dmu-can-play-to-create-a-healthy-planet.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ inclusivity champion bows out with national award James Bavin Professor Angela O'Sullivan has dedicated her career to making higher education as inclusive as possible. Her passion has helped countless students from disadvantaged backgrounds fulfil their dreams of going to university. As she steps back from her illustrious career at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ), it was only fitting that her inspiring work is recognised through a national award. 2022-05-20T09:00:00Z 2022-05-20T17:35:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/may/dmu-inclusivity-champion-bows-out-with-national-award.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ student Shay is thriving in the EA games environment Marie Koupparis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) Game Art student Shay Palmer is loving life as a 3D artist at Criterion Games during her year-long work placement. 2022-05-19T08:30:00Z 2022-05-18T17:00:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/may/dmu-student-shay-is-thriving-in-the-ea-games-environment.aspx Aastha's СʪÃÃÊÓƵ journey takes her from Clearing to addressing human rights violations to public relations James Bavin For as long as humans have roamed the earth, they have always dreamt of saving it. For some, that dream may be conquering a supervillain in a Hollywood-esque fashion. More recently, it may be living a wholly sustainable lifestyle. For Aastha Pal, saving the world has always been about improving people's lives. 2022-05-18T08:31:00Z 2022-06-08T10:30:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/may/aasthas-dmu-journey-takes-her-from-clearing-to-human-rights-violations-to-public-relations.aspx Lead and Inspire initiative up for diversity and inclusivity award James Bavin An initiative to help СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) students from minority backgrounds develop their business leadership skills has been shortlisted for an industry award. 2022-05-17T09:42:00Z 2022-05-17T09:40:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/may/lead-and-inspire-initiative-up-for-diversity-and-inclusivity-award.aspx Mastectomy bras and glow-in-the-dark embroidery earn industry praise for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ designers Sema Ikleriya Students on СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester's (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) world-famous Contour Fashion course have impressed their way to prizes during a competition with leading lingerie brand Lounge. 2022-05-17T08:30:00Z 2023-03-10T14:33:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/may/lounge-underwear-praise-for-dmu-designers.aspx University research is levelling up outside of the 'golden triangle', Research England chair says Sema Ikleriya More universities outside the cities of London, Oxford and Cambridge are producing quality and innovative research, according to Research England's executive chair David Sweeney. 2022-05-16T09:51:00Z 2023-11-08T12:19:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/may/university-research-is-levelling-up-outside-of-the-golden-triangle-research-england-chair-says.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ student puts best foot forward to win multiple fashion awards Aimi Francis Stepping up to the challenge has earned СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) student Sam Lilley prestigious prizes at the Fashanne awards, celebrating the next generation of talent. 2022-05-16T09:30:00Z 2023-07-07T15:14:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/may/dmu-student-puts-best-foot-forward-to-win-multiple-fashion-awards.aspx First cohort graduates from new Building Stronger Communities programme Sian Brewis A special reception at London's Bosnian Embassy was held for graduates to receive their certificates from the Bosnian Ambassador His Excellency Vanja Filipovic 2022-05-12T09:21:00Z 2022-05-16T14:12:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/may/first-cohort-graduates-from-new-building-stronger-communities-programme.aspx Research Excellence Framework 2021 results published Claire Roberts More than 60 per cent of research at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has been judged as world leading or internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, according to results announced today. 2022-05-12T09:13:00Z 2022-05-12T09:13:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/may/research-excellence-framework-2021-results-published.aspx Pint of Science brings research to the pub Sian Brewis Scientists and researchers from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ are taking their work down the pub as part of the Pint of Science national festival. 2022-05-10T10:27:00Z 2022-05-10T10:24:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/may/pint-of-science-brings-research-to-the-pub.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ journalism student only person in UK to be invited to put a question to the United Nations on World Press Freedom Day Christopher Johnston A journalism student says it was 'an amazing feeling' to be the only person from the UK selected to ask a question at a United Nations conference marking World Press Freedom Day. 2022-05-10T08:15:00Z 2022-05-11T10:18:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/may/dmu-journalism-student-only-person-in-uk-to-be-invited-to-put-a-question-to-the-united-nations-on-world-press-freedom-day.aspx Postgraduate research celebrated at 2022 Doctoral College Showcase Christopher Johnston The impact prison conditions have on those incarcerated and how data visualisation could boost energy efficiency were just two of the diverse topics shared by postgraduate researchers at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's 2022 Doctoral College Showcase. 2022-05-09T08:15:00Z 2022-05-06T17:20:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/april/postgraduate-research-celebrated-at-2022-doctoral-college-showcase.aspx AI tool designed to identify coercive language patterns receives Home Office funding James Bavin A start-up project that could help police identify patterns of tech-facilitated coercive control has received a £115,000 cash boost, courtesy of the UK Home Office. 2022-05-06T10:15:00Z 2022-05-06T10:15:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/april/ai-tool-designed-to-identify-coercive-language-patterns-receives-home-office-funding.aspx Film festival focused on Chinese culture in Europe aims to encourage new public debate Sian Young A film festival dedicated to movies about Chinese culture in Europe has been backed by an expert scholar from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2022-05-06T08:15:00Z 2022-05-05T12:47:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/may/film-festival-focused-on-chinese-culture-in-europe-aims-to-encourage-new-public-debate.aspx New research to explore cultural diversity in British photography Sian Brewis Professor Gil Pasternak, Chair of Photographic Cultures and Heritage at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ, was awarded a Paul Mellon Event Support Grant, one of the most prestigious international grants available for research of British art history and culture. 2022-05-05T12:56:00Z 2022-05-05T13:19:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/april/new-research-to-explore-cultural-diversity-in-british-photography.aspx High flying СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students qualify for international aviation challenge Marie Koupparis Engineering students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) have secured a coveted spot in an international aviation challenge as well as a grant to develop their design. 2022-05-03T08:30:00Z 2022-04-29T18:25:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/may/high-flying-dmu-students-qualify-for-international-aviation-challenge.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ take the lead on probation training across the country Claire Roberts The quality of teaching and learning at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has been rewarded with a new contract which will see the university become the main provider of Community Justice education in the whole of the UK. 2022-04-29T10:54:00Z 2022-04-29T10:57:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/april/dmu-take-the-lead-on-probation-training-across-the-country.aspx New exhibition at LCB Depot explores Indian film heritage Sian Young An interactive exhibition delving into the history of Indian film will open in Leicester next week, highlighting how film screenings can bring communities together and help people understand the importance of diasporic Indian cinema and its cultural heritage. 2022-04-29T08:15:00Z 2022-04-29T14:53:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/april/new-exhibition-at-lcb-depot-explores-indian-film-heritage.aspx Enactus СʪÃÃÊÓƵ celebrates its best year yet at UK-wide competition James Bavin A СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) student society dedicated to building a more sustainable future through social enterprise is celebrating its best-ever finish at a national competition. 2022-04-28T10:27:00Z 2022-04-28T10:27:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/april/enactus-dmu-celebrates-its-best-year-yet-at-uk-wide-competition.aspx Alumna of the month – Amy Mallett Marie Koupparis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more 2022-04-27T15:02:00Z 2022-04-27T14:59:00Z /²¹²ú´Ç³Ü³Ù-»å³¾³Ü/²Ô±ð·É²õ/2022/²¹±è°ù¾±±ô/²¹±ô³Ü³¾²Ô²¹-´Ç´Ú-³Ù³ó±ð-³¾´Ç²Ô³Ù³ó-–-²¹³¾²â-³¾²¹±ô±ô±ð³Ù³Ù.²¹²õ±è³æ Study exploring representation of queer women earns early career researcher recognition Sian Young A study examining how queer women are represented through online media has earned an early career researcher at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) recognition in her field and a grant to further her work. 2022-04-27T14:21:00Z 2022-04-27T14:21:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/april/study-exploring-representation-of-queer-women-earns-early-career-researcher-recognition.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students set to take centre stage at Curve after two-year disruption Marie Koupparis Collaborating with Leicester's Curve theatre is an annual highlight for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) Drama students, who are set for a physical comeback after two years of virtual shows during Covid. 2022-04-27T08:30:00Z 2022-04-27T15:23:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/april/dmu-students-set-to-take-centre-stage-at-curve-after-two-year-disruption.aspx Frontrunners scheme helps Hafsa land role at 'Big Four' accountancy firm Aimi Francis Hafsa Maqsood wanted to secure a placement to help her stand out in a competitive jobs market – and with the help of the Frontrunners scheme, she has done just that. 2022-04-26T11:44:00Z 2024-02-07T14:39:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/april/frontrunners-scheme-helps-hafsa-land-role-at-big-four-accountancy-firm.aspx Behind the curtain experience for students with world-famous choreographer Claire Roberts Dance students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) received a first-class experience behind the scenes of world-renowned choreographer Akram Khan's latest production at Leicester's Curve Theatre. 2022-04-26T11:28:00Z 2022-04-26T11:26:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/april/behind-the-curtain-experience-for-students-with-world-famous-choreographer.aspx Students win national learning award for designing smart worksheets Lauren Henderson Students have won a top teaching prize after coming up with an innovative way to help undergraduates to test their lab skills while learning online. 2022-04-25T10:41:00Z 2024-01-29T11:42:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/april/students-win-national-learning-award-for-designing-smart-worksheets.aspx Academic joins fellow female rugby pioneers at Welford Road celebration Sian Brewis Linda Hickson joined more than 300 other female players from all over the country at a special celebration held on the day England Women crushed Ireland in the Six Nations 69-0. 2022-04-25T10:20:00Z 2022-04-25T10:17:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/april/academic-joins-fellow-female-rugby-pioneers-at-welford-road-celebration.aspx Young people's pride as they stand as ambassadors for Stephen Lawrence Aimi Francis Young people are standing with Stephen Lawrence today as ambassadors tasked with ensuring his legacy continues across schools in Leicestershire. 2022-04-22T10:33:00Z 2023-10-11T11:45:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/april/young-peoples-pride-as-they-stand-as-ambassadors-for-stephen-lawrence.aspx Partnership between СʪÃÃÊÓƵ and UK libraries ensures more young people learn about the legacy of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence Christopher Johnston A partnership between the Stephen Lawrence Research Centre (SLRC) and libraries across the UK means more young people than ever before will be involved in marking national Stephen Lawrence Day on April 22. 2022-04-21T13:47:00Z 2022-05-06T12:58:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/april/partnership-between-dmu-and-uk-libraries-ensures-more-young-people-learn-about-the-legacy-of-murdered-teenager-stephen-lawrence.aspx Bish, bash Bosch! Frontrunners helps Emily secure placement at technology and engineering giant Sema Ikleriya СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) student Emily Finlayson wanted to pursue digital marketing and decided the best way to kickstart her career was to undertake a Frontrunners placement. 2022-04-21T09:39:00Z 2023-03-07T14:54:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/april/bish-bash-bosch-frontrunners-helps-emily-secure-placement-at-technology-and-engineering-giant.aspx Media expert awarded British Academy funding to examine inequality in TV and film industry Sian Young An expert in the field of media and culture is hoping to bring change to the TV and film industry and get more people with disabilities and mental health conditions into roles, both on and off screen, thanks to a new research project funded by the British Academy. 2022-04-14T09:30:00Z 2022-04-14T15:31:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/april/media-expert-awarded-british-academy-funding-to-examine-inequality-in-tv-and-film-industry.aspx Students trained to help city businesses go green Sema Ikleriya A team of students are being trained to carry out sustainability audits for companies, working with them to identify ways they could become more sustainable 2022-04-13T07:30:00Z 2023-08-10T11:59:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/april/students-trained-to-help-city-businesses-go-green.aspx Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Disney placement is a dream come true for Grace James Bavin When СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) student Grace Taylor wished upon a star for an exciting placement, she didn't anticipate working with one of the world's biggest brands. 2022-04-12T08:57:00Z 2022-04-12T08:57:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/april/supercalifragilisticexpialidocious-disney-placement-is-a-dream-come-true-for-grace.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ student designs poster which will be seen around the UK to mark national Stephen Lawrence Day David Watts A student who chose to come to СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) because of its work to preserve the legacy of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence has designed a poster which will be used around the UK to promote his national day of remembrance. 2022-04-08T11:29:00Z 2022-07-27T17:09:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/april/dmu-student-designs-poster-which-will-be-seen-around-the-uk-to-mark-national-stephen-lawrence-day.aspx Students grow their own food on campus to help reduce food miles Claire Roberts Students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) have launched the very first campus-based allotment with aims to produce their own sustainably grown food for staff and students to enjoy. 2022-04-07T10:39:00Z 2022-04-07T12:35:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/april/students-grow-their-own-food-on-campus-to-help-reduce-food-miles.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate joins celebration of Britain's most successful SME female founders Sian Brewis Jo Porter was invited to the House of Lords for a special celebration run by Small Business Britain 2022-04-06T10:52:00Z 2022-04-07T08:43:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/april/dmu-graduate-joins-celebration-of-britains-most-successful-sme-female-founders.aspx Bee a part of the new buzz on campus Claire Roberts СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) is set to welcome some new arrivals in April, bringing a real buzz to campus- two new hives full of bees as part of the universities bid to help make campus greener. 2022-04-05T09:43:00Z 2022-04-06T08:47:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/april/bee-a-part-of-the-new-buzz-on-campus.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ wins Royal Academy of Engineering grant to champion underrepresented students Marie Koupparis An ambitious СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) project to transform the outcomes of engineering students from diverse backgrounds has been awarded £95,306 by a national initiative. 2022-04-04T08:30:00Z 2022-04-04T09:35:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/april/dmu-wins-national-grant-to-champion-underrepresented-students.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ to help create new national student experience manifesto Christopher Thundow СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has become one of 22 universities to agree to developing a national blueprint for improving post-pandemic student experience. 2022-04-01T14:00:00Z 2022-04-01T13:56:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/april/dmu-to-help-create-new-national-student-experience-manifesto.aspx Leicester named one of the UK's most vibrant cities Sian Brewis Leicester has just been named fourth most vibrant city in the UK in a new poll, putting it ahead of the likes of Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds and London. 2022-04-01T10:42:00Z 2022-04-01T10:37:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/april/leicester-named-one-of-the-uks-most-vibrant-cities.aspx Sustainability in the spotlight as fashion exhibition opens Sian Brewis A new exhibition called Fashion Season opens at the LCB Depot in Leicester which will feature designs, events and designer masterclasses, all with a focus on sustainability. 2022-04-01T10:00:00Z 2022-04-01T09:58:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/april/sustainability-in-the-spotlight-as-fashion-exhibition-opens.aspx Simon Cole: a tribute Christopher Thundow СʪÃÃÊÓƵ pays tribute to Simon Cole, former Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police. 2022-03-31T12:30:00Z 2022-03-31T12:29:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/march/simon-cole-a-tribute.aspx Hurray for Hollywood! СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Global takes to the skies again with Film Studies students' trip to LA Aimi Francis After being grounded by worldwide travel restrictions, the award-winning СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Global scheme is taking to the skies again with overseas trips resuming after more than two years. Film Studies students said they could not contain their excitement as they embarked today on a 10-day visit to global film capital of LA 2022-03-30T13:17:00Z 2023-10-11T11:44:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/march/hurray-for-hollywood-dmu-global-takes-to-the-skies-again-with-film-studies-students-trip-to-la.aspx Diabetes company named Start Up of the Year Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling HEAL.med, a not-for-profit company behind the Diabetes Education App, was named Start-Up of the Year at the Medilink Midlands Business Awards and now goes through to the national finals. 2022-03-30T08:30:00Z 2023-01-18T17:25:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/march/diabetes-company-named-start-up-of-the-year.aspx "It showed me that what I'm doing really matters, motivating me to work even harder" Sema Ikleriya Working on Covid-19 vaccine and cancer research trials during a year-long placement has given Mathematics student Walid Bouis Biougnach invaluable industry experience. 2022-03-29T08:30:00Z 2023-03-07T14:38:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/march/it-showed-me-that-what-im-doing-really-matters.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ expert shares insight from new report into the role of the media in times of crisis Sian Young Recommendations by a researcher at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) have been used to help shape best practice for the media in times of crisis in an international policy resolution. 2022-03-28T11:10:00Z 2022-03-28T11:09:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/march/dmu-expert-shares-insight-from-new-report-into-the-role-of-the-media-in-times-of-crisis.aspx Leicester Future Leaders programme praised for championing diversity in city's business community Aimi Francis A project launched by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has been applauded for helping Leicester's businesses recruit and retain more students and graduates from diverse backgrounds. 2022-03-25T11:29:00Z 2023-07-07T16:00:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/march/leicester-future-leaders-programme-praised-for-championing-diversity-in-citys-business-community.aspx 'My mum is stressing and trying not to show it. But I can hear it in her voice' – Polish students tell how Putin's invasion of Ukraine is impacting their country. Aimi Francis "Are they going to go further into Europe? And how long will it take?" Polish students Zuzanna Obrebska and Basia Rychert tell of their families' fears following Putin's invasion of Ukraine 2022-03-25T11:19:00Z 2023-11-01T15:18:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/march/polish-students-tell-how-putins-invasion-of-ukraine-is-impacting-their-country..aspx UN joins СʪÃÃÊÓƵ for global conference on how to tackle sustainable goals Christopher Thundow Top experts from the United Nations (UN) joined СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) in Dubai to show how partnerships can help solve the planet's biggest challenges. 2022-03-24T14:52:00Z 2022-03-24T14:47:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/march/un-joins-dmu-for-global-conference-on-how-to-tackle-sustainable-goals.aspx "I thought I was never going to see her again" - Ukrainian student at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ recalls her mum's dramatic escape from Kyiv Christopher Johnston "It was Thursday 24 February at 6am and my best friend sent me a message saying: 'Today the war has started. I just wanted to say that I love you'." Read about СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Ukrainian student Angelina and her mother's dramatic escape from Kyiv. 2022-03-24T10:21:00Z 2022-03-24T10:50:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/march/ukrainian-student-at-dmu-recalls-the-tears-and-distress-as-her-mother-made-her-dramatic-escape-from-kyiv.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ alumna lands dream career in furniture design Marie Koupparis Drive and determination propelled Ozum Deren to fulfil her ambition of becoming a furniture designer shortly after graduating from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2022-03-24T08:30:00Z 2022-03-22T15:07:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/march/dmu-alumna-lands-dream-career-in-furniture-design.aspx Leicester named best place to live and work in East Midlands Christopher Johnston Leicester has been named the top performing city in the East Midlands, according to a new report naming the best places to live and work. 2022-03-22T12:01:00Z 2022-03-22T12:04:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/march/leicester-named-best-place-to-live-and-work-in-east-midlands.aspx Leicester's extraordinary links to Leonardo da Vinci and Bill Gates inspire СʪÃÃÊÓƵ film festival Marie Koupparis Riddle us this, puzzle fans: What links Leicester to Leonardo da Vinci and Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates? 2022-03-22T09:49:00Z 2022-03-22T10:21:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/march/leicesters-links-to-da-vinci-and-gates-inspire-dmu-film-festival.aspx Come on СʪÃÃÊÓƵ! Varsity is back after two years of COVID restrictions Christopher Johnston After two years of lockdown, СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) sportsmen and women say they cannot wait to go head to head with rivals from the University of Leicester at the first Varsity since 2019. 2022-03-21T12:18:00Z 2022-03-21T12:12:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/march/come-on-dmu-varsity-is-back-after-two-years-of-covid-restrictions.aspx CIPR accreditation to boost СʪÃÃÊÓƵ student prospects James Bavin Two communication and public relations courses at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) have been awarded the highest form of accreditation from the industry's professional body. 2022-03-21T10:11:00Z 2022-03-21T10:03:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/march/cipr-accreditation-to-boost-dmu-student-prospects.aspx Daughter's mental health journey inspires her dad to do PhD Sian Brewis A PhD student exploring how music and the arts can help people cope with mental health conditions says it is his own daughter's journey that inspires his work. 2022-03-21T08:30:00Z 2023-12-11T04:26:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/march/daughters-mental-health-journey-inspires-her-dad-to-do-phd.aspx Could a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ scientist's theory help explain the cause of a disease that has baffled scientists for 75 years? Lauren Henderson СʪÃÃÊÓƵ (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more 2022-03-18T08:00:00Z 2024-01-29T11:44:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/march/could-a-dmu-scientists-theory-help-explain-the-cause-of-a-disease-that-has-baffled-scientists-for-75-years.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students shortlisted for national marketing competition final James Bavin Shining a light on consumers' health could help two СʪÃÃÊÓƵ marketing students land a £1,500 prize in a national pitching competition sponsored by high-street pharmaceutical giants Boots. 2022-03-17T12:47:00Z 2022-03-17T12:46:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/march/dmu-students-shortlisted-for-national-marketing-competition-final.aspx States of Independence book festival returns to campus Marie Koupparis Independent book festival States of Independence will be held in-person on СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester's (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) campus once again, for the first time in three years. 2022-03-17T08:30:00Z 2022-03-17T09:02:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/march/states-of-independence-returns-to-campus.aspx Work begins with textiles companies to reimagine sector Sema Ikleriya СʪÃÃÊÓƵ hosted textile firms from Leicester as part of a Government-funded project with Leicester City Council and Fashion Enter 2022-03-16T15:07:00Z 2023-03-10T14:41:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/march/work-begins-with-textiles-companies-to-reimagine-sector.aspx Applying to СʪÃÃÊÓƵ through Clearing kick-starts Ben's career Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling Initially sceptical about higher education, Ben Boulton joined СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) through Clearing, leading to a job with Jaguar Land Rover before graduating. 2022-03-15T08:30:00Z 2024-01-10T15:43:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/march/applying-to-dmu-through-clearing-kick-starts-bens-career.aspx Lorry full of donations from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students and staff starts the journey to help refugees from Ukraine Christopher Johnston Sacks full of clothing and boxes of medical supplies, food and toiletries have started their journey from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) to the borders of Poland following a hugely successful campaign to help Ukrainian refugees. 2022-03-11T12:55:00Z 2022-03-11T17:36:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/march/lorry-full-of-donations-from-dmu-students-and-staff-starts-the-journey-to-help-refugees-from-ukraine.aspx From vintage Imperial typewriters to digital inclusion via Zoom Sian Brewis The famous Leicester typewriter brand Imperial was used to help people learn more about working online as part of an ongoing research project 2022-03-11T10:09:00Z 2022-03-11T10:03:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/march/from-vintage-imperial-typewriters-to-digital-inclusion-via-zoom.aspx Ukrainian Appeal: Volunteers help sort through huge numbers of donations for refugees Sema Ikleriya Students and staff sift through huge piles of donated food, toiletries and clothing to be shipped to Ukrainian refugees in Poland. 2022-03-09T11:51:00Z 2022-03-11T14:43:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/march/ukrainian-appeal-volunteers-needed-on-campus-today-to-sort-through-huge-numbers-of-donations-for-ukrainian-refugees-in-poland.aspx 'My meeting with Putin has haunted me during the invasion of Ukraine' war correspondent tells СʪÃÃÊÓƵ audience Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling An award-winning foreign correspondent who covered the wars in Vietnam, Cambodia, Bosnia and Iraq has told a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ audience about the day he met Russian president Vladimir Putin – and how the president's change from diplomat to warmonger haunts him. 2022-03-08T11:19:00Z 2022-04-04T14:56:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/march/my-meeting-with-putin-has-haunted-me-during-the-invasion-of-ukraine-war-correspondent-tells-dmu-audience.aspx AI will be used to help tackle obesity in Leicester Sian Brewis Professor Ivan Browne, director of public health at Leicester City Council, said as people started to try to 'live safely' with Covid-19, it was the perfect time to explore the best ways to improve diet and physical activity. 2022-03-07T09:31:00Z 2022-03-07T09:30:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/march/ai-will-be-used-to-help-tackle-obesity-in-leicester.aspx PhD student forms punk band to enrich her research Sian Young Starting up a punk band while studying for a PhD has helped a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) student to immerse herself in her research more than ever before. 2022-03-04T11:28:00Z 2022-03-22T10:50:00Z /²¹²ú´Ç³Ü³Ù-»å³¾³Ü/²Ô±ð·É²õ/2022/³¾²¹°ù³¦³ó/-±è³ó»å-²õ³Ù³Ü»å±ð²Ô³Ù-´Ú´Ç°ù³¾²õ-±è³Ü²Ô°ì-²ú²¹²Ô»å-³Ù´Ç-±ð²Ô°ù¾±³¦³ó-³ó±ð°ù-°ù±ð²õ±ð²¹°ù³¦³ó.²¹²õ±è³æ Singer Joy Crookes wears СʪÃÃÊÓƵ fashion student's design on BRITS red carpet Aimi Francis A fashion student has described the moment she saw a dress she helped co-design in her bedroom, using old clothes from her own wardrobe, worn on the red carpet at this year's BRIT Awards by rising star Joy Crookes. 2022-03-04T10:27:00Z 2023-10-11T12:37:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/march/singer-joy-crookes-wears-dmu-fashion-students-design-on-brits-red-carpet.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate secures $150,000 funding for start-up business Aimi Francis A СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) graduate who created his own financial technology company while studying in Leicester has raised $150,000 for his start-up idea. 2022-03-03T10:00:00Z 2023-07-07T16:01:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/march/dmu-graduate-secures-150000-funding-for-start-up-business.aspx Mental Health Nursing graduate Molly Kiltie: life out in the community Lauren Henderson Graduating with a degree in Mental Health Nursing from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) last year, 28-year-old Molly Kiltie has now embarked on a new career as a Mental Health Practitioner with the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team at Leicester Glenfield Hospital's Bradgate Mental Health Unit. 2022-03-03T09:31:00Z 2024-01-29T11:56:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/march/mental-health-nursing-graduate-molly-kiltie-life-out-in-the-community.aspx Cyberwar: An explainer Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling The networked battlespace and cyberspace operations have changed the nature of modern warfare. Opponents can launch cyber-attacks from anywhere to deny and disrupt the enemies' Critical National Infrastructure and to manipulate and destroy sensitive data and software. 2022-03-02T08:30:00Z 2024-01-10T15:49:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/march/cyberwar-an-explainer.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ and the Winter Olympics – how our university was represented at this year's sport mega-event Aimi Francis If medals were being awarded to UK universities based on their connections to the Beijing Winter Olympics, СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) would be pushing for a podium finish. Read more... 2022-03-02T08:00:00Z 2023-07-06T11:21:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/march/dmu-and-the-winter-olympics-how-our-university-was-represented-at-this-years-sport-mega-event.aspx Cutting-edge concepts by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ fashion students recognised by historic livery company Marie Koupparis Experimental knitwear designs have earned three fashion students at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) valuable bursaries from a prestigious livery company. 2022-03-01T08:30:00Z 2022-03-24T13:11:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/march/cutting-edge-concepts-by-dmu-fashion-students-recognised-by-historic-livery-company.aspx Designer Roshni scoops honour at Leicestershire Innovation Award Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate Roshni was awarded the Innovation in the Creative Industries for her adjustable lingerie designs and bras for women living with breast cancer 2022-02-25T12:45:00Z 2022-02-28T12:55:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/february/designer-roshni-scoops-honour-at-leicestershire-innovation-award.aspx Legal work experience is СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate's way of giving something back James Bavin A law firm set up by a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) alumnus is offering members of the Bold Leaders Attaining Culture and Knowledge (BLACK) Law Society guaranteed work experience at his professional practice in the city. 2022-02-25T09:00:00Z 2024-01-19T11:34:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/february/legal-work-experience-is-dmu-graduates-way-of-giving-something-back.aspx Novelist and creative writing researcher becomes first ever co-editor on prestigious academic journal Sian Young Research by an expert in the field of creative writing and digital engagement has been recognised in a special issue of a leading international academic journal. 2022-02-24T08:45:00Z 2022-02-24T09:40:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/february/novelist-and-creative-writing-researcher-becomes-first-ever-co-editor-on-prestigious-academic-journal.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ named among Stonewall's top 100 employers for 2022 Christopher Thundow СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has been named one of the most inclusive employers in Britain by lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality charity Stonewall in its Top 100 Employers list for 2022. 2022-02-23T13:38:00Z 2022-02-23T13:33:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/february/dmu-named-among-stonewall's-top-100-employers-for-2022.aspx Study shows privacy policies are longer and harder to understand in 2021 Sian Young Website privacy policies are around four times longer than they were two decades ago, according to new research by a cyber security expert at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2022-02-23T08:30:00Z 2022-02-22T11:47:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/february/study-shows-privacy-policies-are-longer-and-harder-to-understand-in-2021.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ artist features in exhibition at world-renowned Saatchi Gallery Aimi Francis Visionary paintings by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) artist Jarvis Brookfield have been featured in an exclusive exhibition at London's prestigious Saatchi Gallery. 2022-02-23T08:30:00Z 2023-07-07T15:06:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/february/dmu-artist-features-in-exhibition-at-world-renowned-saatchi-gallery.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ compiles countdown of Leicestershire's biggest businesses Sian Brewis The Top 200 Businesses list was launched today at a business breakfast 2022-02-22T14:50:00Z 2022-02-22T14:45:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/february/dmu-compiles-countdown-of-leicestershires-biggest-businesses.aspx Covid-19 is catalyst to securing СʪÃÃÊÓƵ student's future Sema Ikleriya Returning to his home country during the pandemic has helped СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) student Romans Kononovs land an exciting role in the computing industry. 2022-02-22T08:30:00Z 2023-03-07T14:32:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/february/covid-19-is-catalyst-to-securing-dmu-student's-future.aspx 'Run for Redfern' and raise money in memory of late СʪÃÃÊÓƵ colleague Aimi Francis Runners of all abilities are being encouraged to lace up their trainers and sign up to a fundraising event to raise money in memory of late СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) graduate and colleague, Adam Redfern. 2022-02-21T10:10:00Z 2023-07-20T10:59:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/february/run-for-redfern-and-raise-money-in-memory-of-late-dmu-colleague.aspx Ambitious film project by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ alumni set to challenge the status quo Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling Two СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) graduates are hoping to change the narrative of stories told about ethnic minority groups, through the powerful medium of film. 2022-02-21T09:39:00Z 2022-02-28T12:55:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/february/dmu-alumni-set-to-challenge-the-status-quo.aspx Students organise major festival with stars of stage, screen and media to celebrate the best in art and culture Christopher Johnston Celebrated actor David Harewood, award-winning theatre director Jeremy Weller, esteemed American foreign correspondent and broadcaster Jim Laurie and renowned drama critic Lyn Gardner are among those appearing in a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) festival celebrating the best in art and culture. 2022-02-18T10:57:00Z 2022-02-18T10:57:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/february/students-organise-major-festival-with-stars-of-stage-screen-and-media-to-celebrate-the-best-in-art-and-culture.aspx Alumnus of the month: Lloyd Luther | Rising star of UK rap scene with over 4 million plays on Spotify says studying at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ helped shape his career Sema Ikleriya A rising star of the UK rap scene has spoken fondly of his time studying at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) and how it played a big part in shaping his career. 2022-02-18T08:00:00Z 2024-05-09T15:59:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/february/rising-star-of-uk-rap-scene-with-over-4-million-plays-on-spotify-says-studying-at-dmu-helped-shape-his-career.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ psychologist addresses online abuse in BBC documentary Sian Brewis Psychologist Emma Short worked with David Baddiel when he took himself off Twitter for two weeks 2022-02-16T09:08:00Z 2022-02-16T09:22:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/february/david-baddiel.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ joins celebrations for Leicestershire Innovation Festival Aimi Francis This week marks the start of a two week festival, celebrating the very best of innovations, inventions and new ideas helping businesses thrive in Leicester and Leicestershire 2022-02-16T08:52:00Z 2023-07-06T11:07:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/february/dmu-joins-celebrations-for-leicestershire-innovation-festival.aspx Listening to music could help emotional eaters cut down on snacks Christopher Johnston New research suggests listening to certain types of music could help reduce the amount of snacks we eat. 2022-02-16T08:15:00Z 2022-02-15T18:22:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/february/listening-to-music-could-help-emotional-eaters-cut-down-on-snacks.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ student is UK's only winner at global business competition Sema Ikleriya An International Marketing and Business student from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has been named as the only British winner of the X-Culture global business competition. 2022-02-11T09:49:00Z 2022-09-05T16:09:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/february/dmu-student-is-uk's-only-winner-at-global-business-competition.aspx Microsoft crowns СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students as winners in 2022 UK University Cloud Challenge Isabelle Thom Students from the School of Computer Science and Informatics at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) have been named the winners of a nationwide challenge hosted by Microsoft. 2022-02-10T09:55:00Z 2024-01-22T10:58:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/february/microsoft-crowns-dmu-students-as-winners-in-2022-uk-university-cloud-challenge.aspx Study examines effect of living with antibiotic resistance Sian Brewis One of the first studies in the UK into what life is like for people living with antibiotic resistant infections is being carried out by a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ academic. 2022-02-10T09:17:00Z 2022-02-10T09:19:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/february/study-examines-effect-of-living-with-antibiotic-resistance.aspx Top employers tell students what they want in new hires at Expo 2020 event Christopher Thundow Global employers met with СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) at Expo 2020 to talk about how universities can help get students ready for work in a post-pandemic world. 2022-02-09T15:31:00Z 2022-02-09T15:31:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/february/top-employers-tell-students-what-they-want-in-new-hires-at-expo-2020-event.aspx Students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ create promo video for one of the country's biggest arts festivals David Watts Students Hannah Clark, Chloe Stretton and Nat Cox have created a promotional video trailer for The Spark Festival, one of the biggest events of its kind in the country. 2022-02-09T09:52:00Z 2022-08-15T16:24:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/february/students-from-dmu-create-promo-video-for-one-of-the-country's-biggest-arts-festivals.aspx Cyber wizards of tomorrow battle it out at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ for regional title Christopher Thundow The next generation of cyber experts have put their digital skills to the test at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) as part of a nationwide contest. 2022-02-08T11:10:00Z 2022-02-08T11:07:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/february/cyber-wizards-of-tomorrow-battle-it-out-at-dmu-for-regional-title.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ teams up with BID Leicester to launch new entrepreneurial programme Sian Brewis The Leicester Future Entrepreneurs scheme begins on March 10, and will be run in-person with local mentors and trainers. 2022-02-07T09:39:00Z 2022-05-01T15:36:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/february/dmu-teams-up-with-bid-leicester-to-launch-new-entrepreneurial-programme.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ celebrates National Apprenticeship Week Sian Brewis There are currently more than 640 learners on СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's apprenticeship programmes, blending on-the-job work with studying either online or on campus, supported by a workplace mentor. 2022-02-07T08:00:00Z 2022-02-06T17:51:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/february/dmu-celebrates-national-apprenticeship-week.aspx "There's so much support on offer to help achieve your dreams" Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling PC 996 Niamh Harriman has recently graduated from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ with a First-Class Honours degree after completing the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA). 2022-02-07T08:00:00Z 2022-02-28T12:56:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/february/theres-so-much-support-on-offer-to-help-achieve-your-dreams.aspx Leicester women invited to share experiences of being homeless for creative art project Aimi Francis Women in and around Leicester who have experienced, or are at risk of experiencing, homelessness are being invited to share their stories for a new creative project established to highlight the issue. 2022-02-04T09:20:00Z 2023-11-01T15:12:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/february/leicester-women-invited-to-share-experiences-of-being-homeless-for-creative-art-project.aspx Research highlights barriers preventing healthcare workers following NHS uniform laundering guidance Aimi Francis A lack of adequate changing facilities at hospitals in England is preventing healthcare workers from safely washing their uniforms in accordance with NHS guidance, a new study has found. 2022-02-03T09:56:00Z 2023-07-07T16:02:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/february/research-highlights-barriers-preventing-healthcare-workers-following-nhs-uniform-laundering-guidance.aspx Business Gateway and СʪÃÃÊÓƵ join forces to support entrepreneurs Sian Brewis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Crucible programme, which has successfully supported 60 businesses over the last five years, is now being made available free of charge, thanks to the Business Gateway. 2022-02-03T09:48:00Z 2022-02-03T09:45:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/february/business-gateway-and-dmu-join-forces-to-support-entrepreneurs.aspx Game-changing partnership to transform opportunities for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students Sian Brewis Students can sign up now to get the chance to work with some of the world's biggest tech companies 2022-02-01T09:21:00Z 2022-02-03T09:49:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/february/game-changing-partnership-to-transform-opportunities-for-dmu-students.aspx Support for student entrepreneurs gets £10,000 boost Aimi Francis СʪÃÃÊÓƵworks Enterprise & Entrepreneurship has teamed up with Sir Thomas White Loan Charity to support a series of events which aim to inspire students, graduates and staff. 2022-02-01T09:17:00Z 2023-07-06T11:12:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/february/support-for-student-entrepreneurs-gets-10000-boost.aspx Universities win funding for local improvement projects Sian Brewis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ and the University of Leicester have been awarded £171,000 for an innovative project working in partnerships with local groups to gain insight and improve services in core areas including education, health, and environmental sustainability. 2022-01-31T11:06:00Z 2022-01-31T11:02:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/january/universities-win-funding-for-local-improvement-projects.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ supports pan-African research to cut plastic waste Sian Brewis The British Council's Innovation for African Universities (IAU) programme has chosen 24 projects that will grow universities' capabilities for developing a culture of entrepreneurship, giving graduates the skills they need to build sustainable industries, companies and services. 2022-01-28T12:26:00Z 2022-01-28T12:25:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/january/dmu-supports-pan-african-research-to-cut-plastic-waste.aspx Alumna of the month: Octavia Nyombi Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling Octavia Nyombi finally celebrated her graduation, after finishing her Drama degree in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, and has seen her career in the arts go from strength to strength. 2022-01-28T12:21:00Z 2022-02-28T12:57:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/january/alumna-of-the-month-octavia-nyombi.aspx New social enterprise partnership supporting the community one coffee at a time Ian Calcutt The hundreds of staff and students who walk through the doors of СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester's (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) Riverside Café to grab their daily coffee will now be able to start their day with an extra feel-good factor thanks to a new type of sustainable coffee. 2022-01-27T14:46:00Z 2022-01-31T10:29:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/january/new-social-enterprise-partnership-supporting-the-community-one-coffee-at-a-time.aspx Sky News Editor shares key to success with СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students Marie Koupparis Returning to campus almost a decade after graduating from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ), news editor at Sky News Annie Green shared valuable industry insights with Journalism students. 2022-01-27T08:30:00Z 2022-01-27T09:49:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/january/sky-news-editor-shares-key-to-success-with-dmu-students.aspx People expect working from home to remain the norm, shows survey Sian Brewis Boris Johnson may be urging a return to the office, but it seems both bosses and workers are expecting working from home to remain part of our regular working routine. 2022-01-26T15:28:00Z 2022-01-26T15:26:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/january/people-expect-working-from-home-to-remain-the-norm-shows-survey.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ professor helps create Bosnian exhibition commemorating the Siege of Sarajevo Christopher Johnston A renowned СʪÃÃÊÓƵ expert in Balkan history has helped create an exhibition commemorating the longest siege in modern warfare and the international media who broadcast the story around the world. 2022-01-26T14:39:00Z 2022-01-26T14:58:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/dmu-professor-opens-bosnian-exhibition-to-remember-the-siege-of-sarajevo.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ praised for sustainability work at Expo 2020 global conference Christopher Thundow One of the top officials at the United Nations (UN) has praised СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) for its work promoting sustainability across the higher education sector. 2022-01-25T15:16:00Z 2022-01-25T15:15:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/january/dmu-praised-for-sustainability-work-at-expo-2020-global-conference.aspx Economics expert named 'Best New Lecturer' for exemplary teaching practice Sian Young An academic praised for developing and sharing new approaches to online teaching during the Covid-19 pandemic has been named the '2021 Best New Lecturer' by the Economics Network. 2022-01-24T09:20:00Z 2022-01-24T09:20:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/january/economics-expert-named-'best-new-lecturer'-for-exemplary-teaching-practice.aspx Award-winning festival is putting Leicester on the map Sian Brewis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more 2022-01-24T08:52:00Z 2022-01-24T08:51:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/january/award-winning-festival-is-putting-leicester-on-the-map.aspx COP 26 president Alok Sharma shown СʪÃÃÊÓƵ student work at Expo 2020 Christopher Thundow Award-winning student designs visualising the future of sustainable architecture have been viewed by the president of the world's biggest climate change summit. 2022-01-18T15:48:00Z 2022-01-18T15:45:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/january/cop-26-president-alok-sharma-shown-dmu-student-work-at-expo-2020.aspx "Class of 2020 rules!": students reunite for monumental week of celebrations Christopher Thundow The wait is finally over for the Class of 2020 as СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) began honouring years of hard work with graduation celebrations at Curve. 2022-01-17T15:27:00Z 2022-01-18T08:34:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/january/class-of-2020-reunite-for-a-monumental-week-of-celebrations.aspx New app launches to help children learn importance of hand hygiene Sian Brewis Researchers behind A Germ's Journey have teamed up with leading hand hygiene training company SureWash to launch a mobile app, which is available to download in the Apple store now. 2022-01-14T11:47:00Z 2022-01-14T11:44:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/january/new-app-launches-to-help-children-learn-importance-of-hand-hygiene.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ set to help companies in Leicester reach net zero Sian Brewis Companies who have between 10 and 250 employees based in Leicester can get free help to discover their carbon footprint and put together practical steps to reduce emissions 2022-01-14T11:20:00Z 2022-01-14T11:14:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/january/dmu-set-to-help-companies-in-leicester-reach-net-zero.aspx Diverse nature of СʪÃÃÊÓƵ course helps Praise land dream job Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling The varied range of modules on offer at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester's (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science BSc has helped one graduate secure their dream job in regulatory affairs. 2022-01-14T09:46:00Z 2022-02-28T12:59:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/january/diverse-nature-of-dmu-course-helps-praise-land-dream-job.aspx One of the 21st century's great creative artists to be new Chancellor of СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Christopher Johnston One of the most widely celebrated and respected dance artists of the 21st century is to be the new Chancellor of СʪÃÃÊÓƵ. 2022-01-13T12:13:00Z 2022-01-13T12:34:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/january/one-of-the-21st-century's-great-creative-artists-to-be-new-chancellor-of-dmu.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students granted free membership to CIISec to understand cybercrime in their industry Sema Ikleriya As levels of cybercrime continue to rise in scale and complexity, students at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) are being offered the chance to learn about cyber security and how to combat attacks in their future careers. 2022-01-13T08:30:00Z 2024-04-19T11:54:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/january/dmu-students-granted-free-membership-to-ciisec-to-understand-cybercrime-in-their-industry.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ celebrated for contributing to the UK's creative excellence Sian Young Oscar-winning special FX (effects) artist and СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) graduate Ben Frost has been recognised as one of the UK's greatest creative hits, alongside BAFTA-winning film writers, award-winning children's authors, and global rockstars. 2022-01-13T08:21:00Z 2022-01-13T08:17:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/january/dmu-celebrated-for-contributing-to-the-uk's-creative-excellence.aspx Students show sustainable architecture designs to global audience at Expo 2020 Christopher Johnston Award-winning student designs which suggest how architects can address the climate crisis will be on show to the world at Expo 2020.in Dubai 2022-01-13T08:15:00Z 2022-01-12T19:43:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/january/students-show-sustainable-architecture-designs-to-global-audience-at-expo-2020.aspx Lecturer whose young son died in smart motorway accident welcomes Government's £900 million spend to make roads safer Christopher Johnston A СʪÃÃÊÓƵ academic, who has campaigned tirelessly to make smart motorways safer after her eight-year-old son tragically died in a traffic collision, has welcomed Government plans to invest £900 million on road safety measures. 2022-01-13T08:00:00Z 2022-01-12T17:46:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/january/lecturer-whose-young-son-died-in-smart-motorway-accident-welcomes-government's-900-million-spend-to-make-roads-safer.aspx A baby never forgotten – how a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ academic is helping the mother of a baby stillborn in a prison toilet campaign for change Sema Ikleriya The shocking story of a prisoner who gave birth to a stillborn baby in the toilet of a cell, after being left alone while 'crying for help', has made headlines around the UK today. Here СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Dr Lucy Baldwin and Brooke Leigh Powell's mother Louise, tell how they are campaigning for change. 2022-01-11T12:29:00Z 2024-04-19T11:52:00Z /²¹²ú´Ç³Ü³Ù-»å³¾³Ü/²Ô±ð·É²õ/2022/Âá²¹²Ô³Ü²¹°ù²â/²¹-²ú²¹²ú²â-²Ô±ð±¹±ð°ù-´Ú´Ç°ù²µ´Ç³Ù³Ù±ð²Ô-–-³ó´Ç·É-²¹-»å³¾³Ü-²¹³¦²¹»å±ð³¾¾±³¦-³ó±ð±ô±è±ð»å-³Ù³ó±ð-³¾´Ç³Ù³ó±ð°ù-´Ç´Ú-²ú²¹²ú²â-²õ³Ù¾±±ô±ô²ú´Ç°ù²Ô-¾±²Ô-±è°ù¾±²õ´Ç²Ô-³Ù´Ç¾±±ô±ð³Ù-³¦²¹³¾±è²¹¾±²µ²Ô-´Ú´Ç°ù-³¦³ó²¹²Ô²µ±ð.²¹²õ±è³æ Taylor Bennett Foundation programme helps Ononso secure graduate PR role Sema Ikleriya An initiative designed to help more ethnic minorities find jobs in the communications industry, combined with a new post-study UK government visa, has helped international student Ononso Orizu kickstart his career in PR. 2022-01-10T09:31:00Z 2022-09-06T15:40:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/january/taylor-bennett-foundation-programme-helps-ononso-secure-graduate-pr-role.aspx Academics crunch the numbers to find Leicestershire's Top 200 Companies Sian Brewis The 2022 Top 200 Companies list is being compiled by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ and published by LeicestershireLive. It will be the first comprehensive list to be drawn up for two years and aims to reflect the vital role and scope of the county's businesses. 2022-01-07T09:24:00Z 2022-01-07T09:20:00Z /about-dmu/news/2022/january/academics-crunch-the-numbers-to-find-leicestershires-top-200-companies.aspx Saying 'respect' in court can in fact mean the opposite, study shows Sian Brewis Research has revealed that such phraseology can be an indicator of disrespect between barristers, and between barristers and judges. 2022-01-06T08:15:00Z 2022-01-06T13:12:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/november/saying-respect-in-court-can-in-fact-mean-opposite-study-shows.aspx First cohort of graduate detectives from Leicestershire Police to start training with СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Aimi Francis The first cohort of 32 budding detectives have been sworn in as part of Leicestershire Police's first Graduate Detective Scheme with СʪÃÃÊÓƵ. 2021-12-23T12:39:00Z 2023-07-06T10:54:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/december/first-cohort-of-graduate-detectives-from-leicestershire-police-to-start-training-with-dmu.aspx AI experts to support new business skills programme Sian Brewis The Leicester and Leicestershire Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) pilot will put employers at the centre of skills provision, led by East Midlands Chamber 2021-12-23T09:29:00Z 2022-05-01T16:21:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/december/ai-experts-to-support-new-business-skills-programme.aspx Alumnus of the Month: Suhaib Ahmed Khan Sian Young Volunteering for a humanitarian aid organisation in Pakistan has given СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) alumnus Suhaib Ahmed Khan an opportunity to support those in his local community affected by Covid-19. 2021-12-22T11:09:00Z 2021-12-22T11:09:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/december/alumnus-of-the-month-suhaib-ahmed-khan.aspx Music students get a taste for the Easy Life at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Sema Ikleriya Emerging Leicester band, Easy Life, chose to rehearse at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ), giving students a valuable glimpse into the music industry. 2021-12-22T09:44:00Z 2024-08-20T15:17:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/december/music-students-get-a-taste-for-the-easy-life-at-dmu.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ grads prove popular in global design competition Marie Koupparis A short animation and a sustainable design have earned two talented СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) graduates the public vote in an international competition. 2021-12-21T07:00:00Z 2021-12-24T09:58:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/december/dmu-grads-prove-popular-in-global-design-competition.aspx Engaging infographic earns national prize for PhD student at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Marie Koupparis Explaining her research through a clear and engaging infographic design has earned a PhD student at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) national recognition. 2021-12-20T09:46:00Z 2021-12-20T09:42:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/december/engaging-infographic-earns-national-prize-for-phd-student-at-dmu.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ chosen by Office for Students to develop new short courses Sian Brewis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ will be one of just 22 universities across the UK to pilot the new higher education short courses – a key part of the Government's lifelong learning programme. 2021-12-17T11:26:00Z 2021-12-17T11:45:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/december/dmu-chosen-by-office-for-students-to-develop-new-short-courses.aspx United Nations presents award to СʪÃÃÊÓƵ researcher for work tackling human trafficking Sian Young A research project established to tackle modern slavery and end exploitation has earned a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) academic an award from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and International Association of Universities (IAU). 2021-12-17T11:06:00Z 2021-12-17T11:05:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/december/united-nations-presents-award-to-dmu-researcher-for-work-tackling-human-trafficking.aspx Researchers and students co-create book to teach youngsters about antibiotic resistance Aimi Francis A new book that helps children understand the importance of antibiotic resistance has been published by a team of academic experts and students at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2021-12-16T08:15:00Z 2023-11-01T15:11:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/december/researchers-and-students-co-create-book-to-teach-youngsters-about-antibiotic-resistance.aspx New research finds PR practitioners not ready for AI Sian Young While practitioners are aware of its potential, the knowledge and skills in the public relations profession are limited 2021-12-15T13:22:00Z 2021-12-17T11:07:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/december/new-research-finds-pr-practitioners-not-ready-for-ai.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ wins funding set to benefit thousands of healthcare students Claire Roberts Thousands of healthcare students at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) will soon have access to some of the most realistic training available after the university won funding to develop several state-of-the-art simulation suites. 2021-12-14T15:47:00Z 2021-12-17T10:33:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/december/dmu-wins-funding-set-to-benefit-thousands-of-healthcare-students.aspx 29 miles for 29 years: Dad of late СʪÃÃÊÓƵ colleague to take on gruelling walk in son's memory Aimi Francis The father of a well-loved СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) staff member who died earlier this year is to walk 29 miles to mark what would have been his son's birthday. 2021-12-14T09:27:00Z 2023-11-01T15:11:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/december/29-miles-for-29-years-dad-of-late-dmu-colleague-to-take-on-gruelling-walk-in-sons-memory.aspx Industry and student led course design the future of higher education, say СʪÃÃÊÓƵ experts at Expo 2020 Sian Brewis The Vice-Chancellor of СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has told a global audience at Expo 2020 how she sees the future of higher education. 2021-12-13T12:55:00Z 2022-05-01T15:44:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/december/business-and-student-led-course-design-the-future-of-higher-education-say-dmu-experts-at-expo-2020.aspx Architecture alumnus from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ named among world's best Sema Ikleriya Pioneering plans to turn an abandoned colliery into a sustainable community has earned international recognition for a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) Architecture MArch graduate. 2021-12-13T08:39:00Z 2023-07-07T13:09:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/december/architecture-alumnus-from-dmu-named-among-worlds-best.aspx Lobular breast cancer diagnosis inspires СʪÃÃÊÓƵ psychologist to help launch charity Christopher Thundow Dr Helen Coulthard, Reader in Psychology and active researcher at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ), has helped launched new charity Lobular Breast Cancer UK, after receiving a diagnosis for the condition herself. 2021-12-10T10:27:00Z 2021-12-11T09:36:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/december/lobular-breast-cancer-diagnosis-inspires-dmu-psychologist-to-help-launch-charity.aspx Winners announced at inaugural BAME leadership initiative James Bavin A new СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) initiative designed to help Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) students develop their management and leadership skills has culminated with an awards celebration at Trinity House Chapel. 2021-12-10T10:00:00Z 2021-12-09T16:50:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/december/winners-announced-at-inaugural-bame-leadership-initiative.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ nominated for two national careers awards Sian Brewis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ is in the finals of the National Undergraduate Employability Awards for best careers service and for outstanding support for work experience 2021-12-10T09:43:00Z 2021-12-10T09:36:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/december/dmu-nominated-for-two-national-careers-awards.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ officially launches first international campus in Dubai Sema Ikleriya СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) celebrated taking "a seat at the world's table" by officially opening its new campus in Dubai. 2021-12-10T05:58:00Z 2024-09-10T13:37:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/december/dmu-officially-launches-first-international-campus-in-dubai.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ ranked as one of the most sustainable universities in the UK Claire Roberts СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has officially been commended with first-class honours as one of the most environmentally friendly universities in the country for a whole decade. 2021-12-09T09:45:00Z 2021-12-09T14:09:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/december/a-decade-ranked-as-one-of-the-most-sustainable-universities-in-the-uk.aspx Pioneering СʪÃÃÊÓƵ collaboration wins top business award Sian Brewis Leisa Nichols-Drew wins the inaugural Excellence in Collaboration award 2021-12-08T09:22:00Z 2021-12-08T09:20:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/december/pioneering-dmu-collaboration-wins-top-business-award.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ leads global debate on future of higher education at Expo 2020 Sian Brewis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) is set to lead a global debate on the role of universities in gender equality, creating entrepreneurs and saving the planet. 2021-12-07T13:57:00Z 2022-05-01T15:42:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/december/dmu-leads-global-debate-on-future-of-higher-education-at-expo-2020.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ joins £500k bid to boost Leicester's garment industry Aimi Francis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ will work with textiles companies to develop a sector growth plan - providing leadership training and shifting the focus from low cost and non-compliance to high quality products 2021-12-03T10:37:00Z 2023-10-11T12:36:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/december/dmu-joins-500k-bid-to-boost-leicesters-garment-industry.aspx Postgraduate students return to the stage for the first time since Covid-19 began Aimi Francis Performance Practices MA students are busy rehearsing for what will be the first time many of them have performed in front of a live, in-person audience since the pandemic started. 2021-12-03T09:18:00Z 2023-07-06T10:52:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/december/postgraduate-students-return-to-the-stage-for-the-first-time-since-covid-19-began.aspx Research shows Black and South Asian women more likely to have pregnancy complications Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling Women from ethnic minority groups and socially deprived backgrounds are at higher risk of being affected by pregnancy complications including premature births and stillbirths, new research has found. 2021-12-02T09:35:00Z 2023-09-15T15:40:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/december/research-shows-black-and-south-asian-women-more-likely-to-have-pregnancy-complications.aspx Transforming Middlemarch: СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's digital makeover for a timeless classic Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling Researchers at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) have secured funding for a pioneering project to create a new digital resource to help people understand the process of transforming classic literature for television and film. 2021-12-01T08:00:00Z 2022-10-05T12:00:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/december/transforming-middlemarch-dmus-digital-makeover-for-a-timeless-classic.aspx Entrepreneurship expert heads to Dubai for showcase event Sian Brewis Percy Emmett, who runs СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's flagship business support programme The Crucible, will be part of a special focus on entrepreneurship at Dubai Expo 2021-12-01T07:48:00Z 2022-05-01T15:45:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/december/entrepreneurship-expert-heads-to-dubai-for-showcase-event.aspx  СʪÃÃÊÓƵ led sustainability project scoops up global award title Claire Roberts A programme which sees СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) experts teaching people across the East Midlands how to cut carbon output and act more sustainably has won a global award. 2021-11-30T09:45:00Z 2021-12-01T10:54:00Z /²¹²ú´Ç³Ü³Ù-»å³¾³Ü/²Ô±ð·É²õ/2021/²Ô´Ç±¹±ð³¾²ú±ð°ù/-»å³¾³Ü-±ô±ð»å-²õ³Ü²õ³Ù²¹¾±²Ô²¹²ú¾±±ô¾±³Ù²â-±è°ù´ÇÂá±ð³¦³Ù-²õ³¦´Ç´Ç±è²õ-³Ü±è-²µ±ô´Ç²ú²¹±ô-²¹·É²¹°ù»å-³Ù¾±³Ù±ô±ð.²¹²õ±è³æ СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's support for students scoops top award from Times Higher Education Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling An initiative delivered by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) to help students from ethnic minority groups gain job confidence has beaten a record number of nominees to win a national award. 2021-11-26T09:02:00Z 2023-02-28T15:27:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/november/dmus-support-for-students-scoops-top-award-from-times-higher-education.aspx Former congressmen share political insight with СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students Sian Brewis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) welcomed two former US congressmen to its Hugh Aston Building to discuss partisan politics, the US Supreme Court and the 2022 midterm elections as part of the annual Congress to Campus event. 2021-11-24T10:14:00Z 2022-05-01T16:19:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/november/former-congressmen-share-political-insight-with-dmu-students.aspx Researchers to hear textile workers' views of working in fashion industry Sian Young Researchers from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ and the Rights Lab based at University of Nottingham, are hoping that their findings will help to make changes in the industry. 2021-11-24T08:45:00Z 2021-11-26T09:04:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/november/researchers-to-hear-textile-workers-views-of-working-in-fashion-industry.aspx A marriage made in Leicester: СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Journalism grads tie the knot Sian Young A twisted ankle on a fateful trip to Prague sparked a romance which blossomed during Journalism studies at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) for two sweethearts who have now got married in a stunning autumn ceremony. 2021-11-24T08:15:00Z 2021-11-22T13:55:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/november/a-marriage-made-in-leicester-dmu-journalism-grads-tie-the-knot.aspx Research leads to a series of short films exploring mental health in India Sian Young People in India's southwest state of Kerala have shared their experiences and understanding of living with mental health illnesses for a research project led by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2021-11-22T08:15:00Z 2021-11-19T15:06:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/november/research-leads-to-a-series-of-short-films-exploring-mental-health-in-india.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ wins national award for designing a greener future Sema Ikleriya СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's School of Fashion and Textiles was named winner of the Next Generation Learning and Skills Award in this year's Green Gowns Awards, which reward the most sustainable projects happening in higher education today. 2021-11-19T08:16:00Z 2023-03-10T14:42:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/november/dmu-wins-national-award-for-designing-a-greener-future.aspx Curtain rises on a fabulous week of graduations at Curve Sian Brewis Hosting the graduations at Curve Theatre brings a real theatrical touch to this special day, with graduates encouraged to take photographs with family and guests on stage after the ceremonies. 2021-11-16T14:54:00Z 2021-11-17T13:30:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/november/curtain-rises-on-a-fabulous-week-of-graduations-at-curve.aspx Eco-friendly active wear sees СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students clinch Fox's Lairâ„¢ title Aimi Francis Sustainable active wear made from bamboo and hemp fabric proved to be the cream of the crop of this year's Fox's Lairâ„¢ competition, clinching the 2021 title at an awards evening in the Hugh Aston Building. 2021-11-15T11:20:00Z 2024-04-10T09:55:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/november/eco-friendly-active-wear-sees-dmu-students-clinch-foxs-lair-title.aspx Researchers from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ find link between global warming and diabetes Christopher Thundow Rising global temperatures could be impacting the health of people with type 2 diabetes, new research from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) suggests. 2021-11-11T11:16:00Z 2021-11-11T11:13:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/november/researchers-from-dmu-find-link-between-global-warming-and-diabetes.aspx Helping businesses to become more diverse Sian Brewis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ is offering a limited number of businesses the opportunity to work with experts to understand how they can improve their diversity and become a more attractive employer as a result. 2021-11-11T10:32:00Z 2022-05-01T15:46:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/november/helping-businesses-to-become-more-diverse.aspx Teachers offered free learning tools to help children understand how viruses spread David Watts Teachers and healthcare professionals working with young children are being encouraged to take advantage of new educational resources developed specifically to help youngsters learn about germs in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. 2021-11-11T08:15:00Z 2022-08-17T12:34:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/november/teachers-offered-free-learning-tools-to-help-children-understand-how-viruses-spread.aspx Artist in Residence scheme proves 'greatest opportunity' for Parneet Marie Koupparis Securing a spot as an Artist in Residence at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ), is giving Parneet Pahwa a valuable opportunity to develop her skills as a designer-maker. 2021-11-10T08:30:00Z 2021-11-09T14:39:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/november/meet-artist-in-residence-parneet-pahwa.aspx Accessible student life helps Jodi land sought-after grad role James Bavin Criminology graduate Jodi Rose is celebrating securing a place on a coveted graduate programme, following support from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) in making student life more accessible. 2021-11-09T10:14:00Z 2021-11-09T10:22:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/november/accessible-student-life-helps-jodi-land-sought-after-grad-role.aspx Coronavirus poster wins prestigious Student Nursing Times award James Bavin A student who designed a poster to help disabled people access the Covid-19 vaccine has won a national award for her work. 2021-11-09T10:10:00Z 2022-01-06T16:31:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/november/gianes-coronavirus-poster-wins-prestigious-student-nursing-times-award.aspx Business leaders start their studies at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Sian Brewis The Help to Grow: Management course is 90% funded by the Government and is a mix of online learning and in-person workshops run on campus. 2021-11-08T11:35:00Z 2021-11-08T11:35:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/november/business-leaders-start-their-studies-at-dmu.aspx Alumni return to СʪÃÃÊÓƵ after 50 years James Bavin Old classmates took a trip down memory lane to celebrate their 50th anniversary of enrolling at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) this October. 2021-11-04T10:55:00Z 2021-11-04T10:53:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/november/alumni-return-to-dmu-after-50-years.aspx Holograms to tackle textiles counterfeiting go on show on Dubai Expo Sian Brewis Professor Martin Richardson, Professor of Holography, has pioneered a way to embed a hologram onto the very fibres of threads which shows up when the fabric is placed under a microscope. 2021-11-03T09:52:00Z 2021-11-03T09:50:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/november/holograms-to-tackle-textiles-counterfeiting-go-on-show-on-dubai-expo.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Belinda King shatters perceptions of glass to become an artist in residence Aimi Francis An autistic designer at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) is using the university's artist in residency initiative to help her set up her own business. 2021-10-29T09:55:00Z 2023-07-26T16:57:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/october/dmus-belinda-king-shatters-perceptions-of-glass-to-become-an-artist-in-residence.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ shows the world how to dress sustainably at Expo 2020 Sian Brewis Students and graduates from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) have shown the world their innovative designs to make the fashion industry more sustainable at Expo 2020. 2021-10-26T14:46:00Z 2022-05-01T15:43:00Z /²¹²ú´Ç³Ü³Ù-»å³¾³Ü/²Ô±ð·É²õ/2021/´Ç³¦³Ù´Ç²ú±ð°ù/d³¾³Ü-²õ³ó´Ç·É²õ-³Ù³ó±ð-·É´Ç°ù±ô»å-³ó´Ç·É-³Ù´Ç-»å°ù±ð²õ²õ-²õ³Ü²õ³Ù²¹¾±²Ô²¹²ú±ô²â-²¹³Ù-±ð³æ±è´Ç-2020.²¹²õ±è³æ СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students award new incarnation of Mildred Blaxter New Writer's Prize Aimi Francis Students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) have crowned the first winner of a newly created award that celebrates the work of up and coming academic authors. 2021-10-25T10:38:00Z 2023-07-26T16:57:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/october/dmu-students-award-new-incarnation-of-mildred-blaxter-new-writers-prize.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ research and student designs look at the future of fashion for Expo 2020 Christopher Thundow Innovative СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) research which could help the textile industry become more environmentally friendly will be shown to the world at Expo 2020. 2021-10-20T08:15:00Z 2021-10-19T17:12:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/october/dmu-research-and-student-designs-look-at-the-future-of-fashion-for-expo-2020.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ research informs new resources that raise awareness of male breast cancer Sian Young A national charity is hoping to shine a light on male breast cancer after launching a new informative resource underpinned by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) research. 2021-10-20T08:15:00Z 2021-10-18T14:37:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/october/dmu-research-informs-new-resources-that-raise-awareness-of-male-breast-cancer.aspx Harnessing the power of stories - СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Haddy Ndure celebrates African success Aimi Francis Stories are powerful. They can change faiths, influence thinking, dictate government policies, or simply pass the time. The best are passed down from generation to generation and take on new meanings as time passes by. 2021-10-19T09:55:00Z 2023-07-26T16:58:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/october/harnessing-the-power-of-stories-dmus-haddy-ndure-celebrates-african-success.aspx Leicester Comedy Festival and СʪÃÃÊÓƵ launch PhD exploring diversity in comedy Sian Brewis The researcher will work with the festival team and interview stakeholders, comedians, other producers and people working within the live comedy industry across the UK 2021-10-19T09:52:00Z 2021-10-22T13:47:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/october/leicester-comedy-festival-and-dmu-launch-phd-exploring-diversity-in-comedy.aspx Meet the СʪÃÃÊÓƵ student training for the 2022 Winter Olympics Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling Professional short track speed skater and СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) student Farrell Treacy is training for a coveted spot on Team GB for the 2022 Winter Olympics. 2021-10-15T08:30:00Z 2023-05-10T16:51:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/october/meet-the-dmu-student-training-for-the-2022-winter-olympics.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ unveils packed programme as part of Leicester Business Festival Sian Brewis The countdown has begun to the region's biggest business event, the Leicester Business Festival – with one in five events being run by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ 2021-10-14T15:18:00Z 2021-10-14T15:17:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/october/dmu-unveils-packed-programme-as-part-of-leicester-business-festival.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ dance artists commissioned by Birmingham Royal Ballet David Watts An original screen piece by contemporary Dance graduates from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) is part of an installation commissioned by Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB). 2021-10-14T09:18:00Z 2023-07-13T11:45:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/october/dmu-dancers-commissioned-by-birmingham-royal-ballet.aspx All aboard! СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Global launches its latest range of international experiences for students Christopher Johnston How would you like to experience new cultures, share your ideas with people from around the world, study a new language or get to grips with pressing environmental issues. СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Global can do all this and more. 2021-10-07T10:33:00Z 2021-10-07T10:29:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/october/all-aboard-dmu-global-launches-its-latest-range-of-international-experiences-for-students.aspx New exhibitions link Leicester to Dubai via СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Sema Ikleriya Leicester and Dubai are officially 5,564 miles apart – but two new art installations bring them together for the next six months as part of the Art AI Festival. 2021-10-07T08:45:00Z 2021-11-09T10:16:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/october/new-exhibitions-link-leicester-to-dubai-via-dmu.aspx Exciting partnership between Rock Kitchen Harris and СʪÃÃÊÓƵ to boost student prospects Aimi Francis Rock Kitchen Harris (RKH), one of the leading full-service agencies in the East Midlands, will be working with СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) to encourage diversity in the creative industry and help more students find work. 2021-10-06T10:02:00Z 2023-07-12T16:02:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/october/exciting-partnership-between-rock-kitchen-harris-and-dmu-to-boost-student-prospects.aspx Exclusive leather workshop equips СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students with sought-after skills Aimi Francis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) students gained invaluable industry knowledge and skills in working with leather as a sustainable material, during an exclusive annual workshop. 2021-10-05T08:30:00Z 2023-07-06T10:51:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/october/exclusive-leather-workshop-equips-dmu-students-with-sought-after-skills.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ student shortlisted for prestigious nursing award James Bavin Learning Disability Nursing student Giane Bishop has been shortlisted for a prestigious Student Nursing Times award in her first year at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2021-10-04T10:42:00Z 2021-10-04T10:38:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/october/dmu-student-shortlisted-for-prestigious-nursing-award.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ launches $1.3 million project to aid economic growth in The Gambia Christopher Johnston A professor at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ has announced the launch of a $1.3 million project to help bring better education, job creation, entrepreneurship and, ultimately, sustained economic growth to The Gambia. 2021-10-04T09:15:00Z 2021-10-04T09:13:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/october/dmu-launches-1.3-million-project-to-aid-economic-growth-in-the-gambia.aspx Expo 2020 finally opens to the world in Dubai, with СʪÃÃÊÓƵ right at the centre Sema Ikleriya The biggest show in the world has finally opened, with СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) right at the heart of it. 2021-10-01T08:30:00Z 2021-11-09T10:17:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/october/expo-2020-finally-opens-to-the-world-in-dubai-with-dmu-right-at-the-centre.aspx Brace of business awards for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduates and staff Sian Brewis The Crucible, СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's flagship business support programme, and HEAL.med, which is one of the companies on The Crucible this year, both collected the accolades at this year's Niche Business Awards 2021-09-28T09:50:00Z 2022-05-01T15:47:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/september/brace-of-business-awards-for-dmu-graduates-and-staff.aspx Lingerie by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ grad worn by Billie Eilish in iconic shoot with Vogue Marie Koupparis Sexy suspender belts designed by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) alumna Tilly Tomkins were part of pop star Billie Eilish's iconic reinvention in Vogue magazine this summer. 2021-09-27T08:30:00Z 2022-04-11T11:50:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/september/lingerie-by-dmu-grad-worn-by-billie-eilish.aspx A world first performance presented as part of Art AI Festival Sema Ikleriya СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Professor Craig Vear showcased a world first of a fully autonomous jazz robot, called EMR (pronounced Emma), which performed as part of his online streamed session for the Festival. 2021-09-24T11:22:00Z 2024-08-20T15:18:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/september/a-world-first-performance-presented-as-part-of-art-ai-festival.aspx Vice-Chancellor says empowering students is true value of modern universities Christopher Thundow The Vice-Chancellor of СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has said that universities need to "empower people" to be of value in the modern world. 2021-09-23T17:31:00Z 2021-09-24T15:40:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/september/vice-chancellor-says-empowering-students-is-true-value-of-modern-universities1.aspx Students from around the world arrive at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ to study the prestigious FIFA Master course Sian Brewis A legal counsel for Brazilian football, a consultant for America's top college football teams and a media officer for the Korean Basketball League are among the 29 students from around the globe who have started studying the prestigious FIFA Master course at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ 2021-09-23T08:00:00Z 2022-05-01T15:48:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/september/students-from-around-the-world-arrive-at-dmu-to-study-the-prestigious-fifa-master-course.aspx Students stage end of year event at LCB Depot Sian Brewis Many of the students already run their own businesses will be transforming a space at the LCB Depot on Friday to showcase their final year projects and sharing insights into upcoming trends and challenges facing the creative industries post-Covid. 2021-09-22T11:02:00Z 2021-09-22T11:19:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/september/students-stage-end-of-year-event-at-lcb-depot.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ to feature in national exhibition of lockdown art Sian Brewis The Art by Post: Of Home and Hope contains 600 images all created by people who were deemed vulnerable, living in care homes, or isolated during the pandemic. 2021-09-22T09:41:00Z 2021-09-22T09:40:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/september/dmu-to-feature-in-national-exhibition-of-lockdown-art.aspx Leading experts recognise СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's cyber security education with Gold award Sema Ikleriya The leading authority on cyber security in the UK has recognised СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) for its commitment to cyber security education. 2021-09-21T11:23:00Z 2023-03-07T14:16:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/september/leading-experts-recognise-dmus-cyber-security-education-with-gold-award.aspx Dame Jess Ennis-Hill meets students to encourage more city cycling Sian Brewis Dame Jessica - who won Olympic gold in 2012 and was World Champion three times, all for heptathlon – was excited to try out Leicester's popular new e-bike share scheme. Santander Cycles Leicester has already had more than 14,000 people sign up to get riding. 2021-09-21T09:13:00Z 2021-09-21T12:30:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/september/dame-jess-ennis-hill-meets-students-to-encourage-more-city-cycling.aspx Researcher teams up with Ella's Kitchen to help children improve relationships with food Sian Brewis Dr Helen Coulthard of СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Psychology team has worked with Ella's Kitchen to develop sensory play packs to encourage children to play with their food 2021-09-20T08:54:00Z 2022-05-01T15:49:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/september/researcher-teams-up-with-ellas-kitchen-to-help-children-improve-relationships-with-food.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate's designs to grace London Fashion Week David Watts Roshni Desai, whose environmentally-friendly lingerie company Roshni Desai Designs is full of adjustable creations, is showcasing new collections at LFW SS22 being held in the Kia Oval, London. 2021-09-17T16:19:00Z 2022-08-15T10:02:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/september/dmu-graduates-designs-to-grace-london-fashion-week.aspx Gallery's latest exhibition to tell story of 'lost' Leicester community Sian Brewis The Absolute by artist Ben Judd will tell the story of a lost community, the Welfarers, who once occupied what is now СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2021-09-17T09:41:00Z 2021-09-17T09:37:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/september/gallerys-latest-exhibition-to-tell-story-of-lost-leicester-community.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ among the winners at this year's Innovation Awards Sian Brewis The awards, held at Leicester's National Space Centre, celebrated the very best technological, digital and creative thinking in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland from start-ups to established companies. 2021-09-15T13:07:00Z 2021-09-15T13:06:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/september/dmu-among-the-winners-at-this-years-innovation-awards.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate hoping to take the drinks industry by storm as sales pass a quarter of a million Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling Building a drinks brand may be thirsty work but that hasn't stopped СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) graduate Shaquille Hunter, whose drink company is celebrating surpassing more than 250,000 sales. 2021-09-15T10:17:00Z 2021-12-10T13:50:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/september/dmu-graduate-hoping-to-take-the-drinks-industry-by-storm-as-sales-pass-a-quarter-of-a-million.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Graduate Champions initiative secured Suraya a role at the university James Bavin Recent graduates from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) that are seeking full-time employment are being urged to follow in Suraya Mayes' footsteps and take advantage of the university's Graduate Champions internship initiative. 2021-09-14T11:36:00Z 2021-09-14T11:27:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/september/dmu's-graduate-champions-initiative-secured-suraya-a-role-at-the-university.aspx Interactive exhibition to provoke conversations around race and technology opens at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Sian Young A two-week art exhibition which aims to get people talking about race and technology is now open at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Vijay Patel atrium. 2021-09-13T08:15:00Z 2021-09-10T14:17:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/september/interactive-exhibition-to-provoke-conversations-around-race-and-technology-opens-at-dmu.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ shortlisted for two THE awards Sian Brewis Work to support students and research that could save lives both make the finals in the search for the best work from the UK's universities 2021-09-10T12:42:00Z 2021-09-10T13:26:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/september/dmu-shortlisted-for-two-the-awards.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ to host British Science Festival 2022 Sian Young СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has today announced it will be partnering with the British Science Association to host the British Science Festival 2022 across five days next September. 2021-09-10T08:15:00Z 2021-09-09T16:33:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/september/dmu-to-host-british-science-festival-2022.aspx Nobel Prize-winning scientist number five to deliver free lecture at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Christopher Johnston A Nobel Prize-winning scientist who unlocked the secrets behind a process now seen as the means to reducing the likelihood of contracting some diseases is to deliver a lecture at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ 2021-09-09T08:00:00Z 2021-09-08T17:19:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/september/nobel-prize-winning-scientist-number-five-to-deliver-free-lecture-at-dmu.aspx Egg freezing expert welcomes move to extend storage time from 10 to 55 years Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling A researcher who campaigned to extend the time egg embryos can be stored has welcomed the Government's decision to increase the period to 55 years. 2021-09-07T11:28:00Z 2023-09-15T15:39:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/september/egg-freezing-expert-welcomes-move-to-extend-storage-time-from-10-to-55-years.aspx Dyslexia and dyspraxia doesn't hold Daisy back from landing coveted graduate role Sema Ikleriya Advertising and Public Relations Management MSc graduate Daisy Peberdy is hoping her experience of setting up a marketing consultancy and landing a graduate role can be an inspiration for other students at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) with learning differences. 2021-09-06T11:05:00Z 2023-09-05T10:51:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/september/dyslexia-and-dyspraxia-doesnt-hold-daisy-back-from-landing-coveted-graduate-role.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students take the initiative to help manufacturing giants LISI Aerospace James Bavin Two Mechanical Engineering students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) have been exploring ways to extend the life of vital manufacturing tools as part of an embedded project with industry giants LISI Aerospace. 2021-09-03T11:12:00Z 2021-09-03T11:09:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/september/dmu-students-take-the-initiative-to-help-manufacturing-giants-lisi-aerospace.aspx 13 days out in Leicester that don't cost the earth Sema Ikleriya Here's a list of 13 ways to spend a day or night of socialising with your mates in Leicester that's not a supermarket or a pub! They all work out cheaper than a round of drinks too. 2021-09-03T08:00:00Z 2024-04-19T11:41:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/september/13-days-out-in-leicester-that-dont-cost-the-earth.aspx Leicester ranked among top 10 most affordable cities in Britain Gavin Mangan The home of СʪÃÃÊÓƵ (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) is ranked in the list for offering students the best value for money, ahead of cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, Bristol, Leeds and London. 2021-09-02T09:01:00Z 2021-11-30T12:12:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/september/leicester-ranked-among-top-10-most-affordable-cities-in-britain.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ expert to join leaders across the world at Expo 2020 AI debate Sema Ikleriya One of the leading experts in how we interact with artificial intelligence is set to talk on behalf of СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) at one of the world's biggest innovation events. 2021-09-02T08:30:00Z 2021-11-09T10:19:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/september/dmu-expert-to-join-leaders-across-the-world-at-expo-2020-ai-debate.aspx Special weekend shines a light on craft and design Sian Brewis Saturday and Sunday (September 4 and 5) sees the 25th anniversary of Contemporary British Silversmiths, with live demonstrations open to the public, a pop-up exhibition of work and the chance to find out about training as a maker. 2021-09-02T08:22:00Z 2021-09-02T08:20:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/august/special-weekend-shines-a-light-on-craft-and-design.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's learning disability course unites to create new nursing pocket guide Aimi Francis Students studying Learning Disability Nursing at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) have joined forces with their course lecturer Sam Humphrey to draft a new nursing pocket guide. 2021-09-01T10:12:00Z 2023-07-26T17:00:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/september/dmus-learning-disability-course-unites-to-create-new-nursing-pocket-guide.aspx Patchwork fox design by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ student features in local art trail Christopher Thundow A patchwork fox depicting Leicester's diversity and rich heritage, designed by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) student Seema Jaffer, takes centre stage in a local art trail. 2021-08-31T11:55:00Z 2021-08-31T11:51:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/august/patchwork-fox-design-by-dmu-student-features-in-local-art-trail.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ business experts set to help SMEs recover from effects of pandemic Sian Brewis The Help to Grow: Management programme is designed to provide the management tools needed to help talented business leaders innovate and grow their business, driving economic recovery from Covid-19. 2021-08-29T09:09:00Z 2021-08-28T12:45:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/august/dmu-business-experts-set-to-help-smes-recover-from-effects-of-pandemic.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students take top prizes at renowned textile design awards Sema Ikleriya Final year Fashion and Textile Design student Penny Kowalkowski won one of the top prizes at the prestigious Bradford Textile Society Design Competition Awards, capping off a bumper competition for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2021-08-27T11:14:00Z 2024-02-23T15:53:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/august/dmu-students-take-top-prizes-at-renowned-textile-design-awards.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ professor joins expert panel to advise government on improvements to social housing sector Claire Roberts An expert researcher at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has been called upon by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to join an expert panel to advise on improvements to the social housing sector. 2021-08-26T09:32:00Z 2021-08-26T12:34:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/august/dmu-professor-joins-expert-panel-to-advise-government-on-improvements-to-social-housing-sector.aspx Entrepreneurial students thrive during placement year Sian Brewis Second year students at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ can apply for the Enterprise Placement Year receiving money and practical support to develop their business knowledge 2021-08-25T12:18:00Z 2021-08-25T12:17:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/august/entrepreneurial-students-thrive-during-placement-year.aspx Eco friendly nappy scheme gets high praise from parents at local nursery Sema Ikleriya A mother-of-two has said a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) initiative to offer free, reusable nappies through a library has 'changed her life for the better' after being introduced at her local nursery. 2021-08-25T10:28:00Z 2021-08-31T13:21:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/august/eco-friendly-nappy-scheme-gets-high-praise-from-parents-at-local-nursery.aspx Creator who turns waste plastic into prosthetic limb joints and house bricks to appear at Expo 2020 Sema Ikleriya The СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) engineer using waste plastic to create building and medical equipment will talk about his research at one of the world's biggest shows. 2021-08-25T08:15:00Z 2021-11-09T10:18:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/august/creator-who-turns-waste-plastic-into-prosthetic-limb-joints-and-house-bricks-to-appear-at-expo-2020.aspx Meet PLEA, the robot which can sense your emotions Sian Brewis PLEA is a biomimicking robot which 'reads' a series of social signals that make up its immediate environment - it's the latest AI attraction to come to Leicester as part of the ART:AI festival 2021-08-23T11:41:00Z 2021-08-23T11:31:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/august/meet-plea-the-robot-which-can-sense-your-emotions.aspx Funding award success to provide more mental health support for BAME students Claire Roberts A СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) project to provide targeted mental health support for BAME students has been successful in receiving government funding as part of a £6 million boost to university mental health services. 2021-08-20T11:32:00Z 2021-08-20T11:32:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/august/funding-award-success-to-provide-more-mental-health-support-for-bame-students.aspx Nine venues to catch live stuff in Leicester Sian Brewis Love music and comedy? Leicester has a thriving live scene to get into. Here's a list of nine venues for great gigs. 2021-08-20T08:00:00Z 2021-08-24T12:49:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/august/nine-venues-to-catch-live-stuff-in-leicester.aspx Eight great spots in Leicester for coffee and cake Sema Ikleriya Leicester's blessed with loads of indie coffee shops so here's eight great places for students old and new to check out before settling on where you go for your regular cup of Joe. 2021-08-18T08:00:00Z 2021-08-27T12:48:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/august/eight-great-spots-in-leicester-for-coffee-and-cake.aspx How СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's disability team is tackling the stigma of dyslexia Sema Ikleriya "I felt at a loss when I was diagnosed," Hong Vu, a third-year Adult Nursing student at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ), said about her dyslexia diagnosis in 2016. "Growing up, I was always made to think dyslexia was a cover for being slow, so when I received my news, I was crushed." 2021-08-17T10:30:00Z 2023-11-08T12:23:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/august/how-dmus-disability-team-is-tackling-the-stigma-of-dyslexia.aspx Sustainable leather designs earn СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students prestigious prizes Aimi Francis Using leather in innovative and sustainable ways has earned СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) students prestigious prizes from a historic livery company. 2021-08-16T08:06:00Z 2023-07-06T10:29:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/august/leather-designs-earn-students-prizes.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ expert nominated for Women in Tech Award Sian Brewis Dr Sarah Jones, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media, is among the nominees recognised for their work to raise the profile of women in the tech industries 2021-08-16T08:06:00Z 2021-08-16T07:58:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/august/dmu-expert-nominated-for-women-in-tech-award.aspx 10 festivals you have to see in Leicester Sian Brewis With Leicester having such a diverse community it comes as no surprise that there are lots of festivals for the city to celebrate each year. Many have had to be cancelled for a couple of seasons due to COVID so expect them to return with one hell of a bang. Here's 10 of the best for you to attend. 2021-08-16T08:00:00Z 2021-08-24T12:51:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/august/10-festivals-you-have-to-see-in-leicester.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ opens dedicated space at LCB Depot for entrepreneurial students Aimi Francis The СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Made Studio will help students and graduates in the creative industries as well as host new short courses, workshops and events at the LCB Depot, in the heart of the city's Cultural Quarter. 2021-08-13T11:49:00Z 2023-07-06T10:30:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/august/dmu-opens-dedicated-space-at-lcb-depot-for-entrepreneurial-students.aspx 13 quirky places to shop in Leicester Sema Ikleriya When it comes to shopping, everyone needs a bit of quirk. By that we mean finding those shops that are a little unconventional but fascinating and charming at the same time. Here's 13 places in Leicester we know new and returning students will love. 2021-08-13T08:00:00Z 2021-08-27T12:50:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/august/13-quirky-places-to-shop-in-leicester.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate who gave parents the jab urges vaccine volunteers to come forward James Bavin There are thousands of volunteers working at Covid vaccination centres across the UK, but how many can say they have had the opportunity to vaccinate their parents? 2021-08-11T10:43:00Z 2021-08-11T10:42:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/august/dmu-graduate-who-gave-parents-the-jab-urges-vaccine-volunteers-to-come-forward.aspx 13 things you never knew you needed to know about Leicester David Watts As СʪÃÃÊÓƵ prepares to welcome thousands of students on to its campus and our fabulous city is open for business, here's 13 things you need to know about Leicester. Check through the list and prepare to dazzle your new flatmates with some extraordinary facts. 2021-08-11T09:12:00Z 2022-08-15T10:22:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/august/13-things-you-never-knew-you-needed-to-know-about-leicester.aspx 10 gorgeous green spaces to explore around Leicester Sema Ikleriya For a busy, buzzing built-up city like Leicester, it's amazing how much green space there is within, and surrounding, its boundaries. Here's a list of parks to provide you with the perfect getaway while studying at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ. 2021-08-09T10:15:00Z 2021-08-27T12:47:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/august/10-gorgeous-green-spaces-to-explore-around-leicester.aspx Campus venue transformed to boost fashion students' career prospects Sema Ikleriya An unforgettable campus experience to enhance career prospects for fashion students during the pandemic, has been possible thanks to visionaries at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2021-08-09T08:04:00Z 2024-04-19T11:36:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/august/campus-venue-transformed-to-boost-fashion-students.aspx 'Comfortable' СʪÃÃÊÓƵ made Clearing an easy choice for Maa-Afua Marie Koupparis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) always felt like the right place to study for MA/P-Dip Human Resource Management student Maa-Afua Mantey, who declined her first choice in its favour. 2021-08-06T08:30:00Z 2021-08-06T11:51:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/august/dmu-made-clearing-an-easy-choice-for-maa-afua.aspx Meet the artists sponsored by СʪÃÃÊÓƵ in the LOROS Rocket Round Leicester trail Marie Koupparis Anyone who has ventured into Leicester recently will have spotted a number of giant rocket sculptures dotted around the city, including two on the СʪÃÃÊÓƵ campus. 2021-08-06T08:15:00Z 2021-08-13T15:42:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/august/meet-the-artists-sponsored-by-dmu-in-the-loros-rocket-round-leicester-trail.aspx Julia joins prestigious list of National Teaching Fellows Sian Brewis Julia is one of just 55 academics across the UK to receive the prestigious award this year 2021-08-05T09:49:00Z 2021-08-05T10:24:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/august/julia-joins-prestigious-list-of-national-teaching-fellows.aspx Nodira uses Clearing at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ to swap business diploma for degree Aimi Francis From representing СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) at a global competition to gaining invaluable experience in the NHS, Clearing has proven to be the right choice for Accounting and Finance student Nodira Karimjonzoda. 2021-08-05T08:00:00Z 2023-07-06T10:28:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/august/nodira-uses-clearing-at-dmu-to-swap-business-diploma-for-degree.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ opportunities equip Lorrein with key industry skills Marie Koupparis Hosting a weekly radio show during her degree at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ), has given Lorrein Kumbuwa the industry skills she needs to realise her career ambitions. 2021-08-04T08:30:00Z 2021-08-03T17:23:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/august/dmu-opportunities-equip-lorrein-with-key-industry-skills.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's digital skills partnership highlighted in national campaign Sian Brewis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ is highlighted in Universities UK's #GettingResults campaign, which celebrates the efforts of universities to support the economic and social recovery of the UK from the Covid-19 pandemic. 2021-08-03T09:43:00Z 2021-08-05T10:17:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/august/dmus-digital-skills-partnership-highlighted-in-national-campaign.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ degree enables grad to make valuable contributions during Covid-19 Marie Koupparis From improving healthcare systems to helping stranded travellers return to Britain, Chris Lozeau is putting his СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) degree to good use during the pandemic. 2021-08-03T08:30:00Z 2021-08-03T08:45:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/august/degree-enables-grad-to-make-valuable-contributions-during-covid-19.aspx Fashion Buying student gets a head start before graduation Marie Koupparis Impressing industry with a meticulous marketing plan and landing a full-time job has given Rosie Haymes a head start ahead of graduating this summer. 2021-07-30T08:30:00Z 2021-07-28T17:02:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/fashion-buying-student-gets-a-head-start-before-graduation.aspx Midwives from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ decolonise their curriculum to ensure care is equal for all Christopher Johnston A team of midwifery lecturers from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) have published a report into decolonising teaching when it comes to assessing the health of women and babies. 2021-07-29T10:56:00Z 2021-07-29T10:55:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/midwives-from-dmu-decolonise-their-curriculum-to-ensure-care-is-equal-for-all.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Works wonders for Ethan's future in cyber security Marie Koupparis Working in industry is helping a Cyber Security BSc student from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) to get one step closer to his dream career. 2021-07-29T08:30:00Z 2021-07-29T08:37:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/dmu-works-wonders-for-ethan's-future-in-cyber-security.aspx Short film series showcases СʪÃÃÊÓƵ research on ethnic minority boxers in Britain Sian Young A research project led by a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ academic analysing the involvement of immigrants and minority groups in British boxing has been turned into a mini documentary series. 2021-07-28T11:47:00Z 2021-07-28T11:47:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/short-film-series-showcases-dmu-research-on-ethnic-minority-boxers-in-britain.aspx Photographic history expert looks beyond images to understand the past Sian Young Photographs taken during the First World War teach us so much more about history than just what is pictured, argues an expert from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ. 2021-07-27T08:15:00Z 2021-07-26T15:26:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/photographic-history-expert-looks-beyond-images-to-understand-the-past.aspx Successful student interns consider a future in Leicester Sian Brewis The Leicester: Graduate City project places second-year university students with local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for a six-week internship. It gives local employers access to students' skills, while students find out more about opportunities in Leicester and Leicestershire. 2021-07-26T12:43:00Z 2021-07-26T12:42:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/successful-student-interns-consider-a-future-in-leicester.aspx Nottingham Open serves up valuable work experience for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students James Bavin British tennis number one Johanna Konta may have received most of the plaudits at the recent Nottingham Open but it was advantage СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ), as three of its students reaped the rewards of volunteering at the event. 2021-07-26T10:26:00Z 2021-07-26T10:26:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/nottingham-open-serves-up-valuable-work-experience-for-dmu-students.aspx "Clearing was quick and it made me feel so much better" Marie Koupparis Just one day into her initial degree, Saarah Patel knew something didn't 'feel right' so she followed her instinct and called the СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) Clearing team. 2021-07-26T08:30:00Z 2021-07-21T12:10:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/clearing-was-quick-and-it-made-me-feel-so-much-better.aspx Konnie overcomes the 'end of the world' to graduate with a first Claire Roberts When Konnie Colton finally found out her A-level results, it was, for her, the 'end of the world'. But after joining СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) through Clearing, not only has she graduated with a first, she has decided to tackle a Masters. 2021-07-23T08:53:00Z 2021-07-23T08:53:00Z /²¹²ú´Ç³Ü³Ù-»å³¾³Ü/²Ô±ð·É²õ/2021/Âá³Ü±ô²â/k´Ç²Ô²Ô¾±±ð-´Ç±¹±ð°ù³¦´Ç³¾±ð²õ-³Ù³ó±ð-'±ð²Ô»å-´Ç´Ú-³Ù³ó±ð-·É´Ç°ù±ô»å'-³Ù´Ç-²µ°ù²¹»å³Ü²¹³Ù±ð-·É¾±³Ù³ó-²¹-´Ú¾±°ù²õ³Ù.²¹²õ±è³æ Graduate's Three Lions Mural goes viral Christopher Thundow A video by a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) graduate which spotlighted an England football mural went viral after being picked up by a major national newspaper. 2021-07-23T08:30:00Z 2021-07-22T16:00:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/graduates-three-lions-mural-goes-viral.aspx Ellie beats thousands of hopefuls to win national student award Marie Koupparis Showing resilience in the face of personal challenges has earned national recognition for Ellie Lilliott, a first-year Mechanical Engineering student at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2021-07-22T08:30:00Z 2021-07-21T10:26:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/ellie-wins-national-student-award.aspx From despair to delight – Clearing paves the way to success for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ student Aaron James Bavin Enrolling at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) through Clearing proved to be the 'best decision' for International Relations student Aaron Kent, who is celebrating having secured a graduate job at Virgin Media Business. 2021-07-21T12:08:00Z 2021-07-21T12:48:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/clearing-aaron-kent.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate takes his career to the Next level after signing up to university as a mature student James Bavin A mature Marketing student has celebrated turning 30 by securing a job at retail giant Next before his graduation. 2021-07-20T10:24:00Z 2021-07-20T10:24:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/dmu-graduate-takes-his-career-to-the-next-level-after-signing-up-to-university-as-a-mature-student.aspx New period poverty campaign will see free sanitary products offered across СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Claire Roberts Free sanitary products will be offered across СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) as part of a new campaign to tackle period poverty. 2021-07-20T09:05:00Z 2021-07-20T09:05:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/new-period-poverty-campaign-will-see-free-sanitary-products-offered-across-dmu.aspx New graduate visa makes СʪÃÃÊÓƵ 'perfect opportunity' for international students Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling A new government visa that enables international students to stay in the UK for up to two years after graduation will make the UK 'one of the most appealing places to study', according to Advertising and Public Relations Management MSc student Mohit Hira. 2021-07-19T13:15:00Z 2021-12-10T13:50:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/new-graduate-visa-makes-dmu-perfect-opportunity-for-international-students.aspx Prepare for lift off! СʪÃÃÊÓƵ sponsors Leicester's biggest ever art event Sema Ikleriya СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester has announced its support for a spectacular charity art trail blasting its way across the city throughout the summer. 2021-07-19T10:01:00Z 2024-04-17T09:39:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/prepare-for-lift-off-dmu-sponsors-leicesters-biggest-ever-art-event.aspx Eat Out to Help Out caused dramatic rise in deaths among Bangladeshi and Pakistani population in UK, says СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Professor. Marie Koupparis A professor from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ says the Government's Eat Out to Help Out scheme, designed to kick start the hospitality industry during lockdown, was responsible for a huge rise in deaths among the Bangladeshi and Pakistani community. 2021-07-19T08:48:00Z 2021-08-13T15:01:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/eat-out-to-help-out-caused-dramatic-rise-in-deaths.aspx World-leading centre for sports history research celebrates 25 years at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Christopher Johnston A research centre whose academic experts have taken the importance of sports history and its impact on society to a global audience is celebrating its 25th anniversary at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2021-07-16T11:31:00Z 2021-07-16T11:31:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/world-leading-centre-for-sports-history-research-celebrates-25-years-at-dmu.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's sustainability work recognised with place in national finals of green awards Sian Brewis The awards recognise efforts by universities across the UK and Ireland to take action on the global sustainability agenda and this year's ceremony will feature work carried out during the pandemic. 2021-07-16T10:30:00Z 2021-07-16T11:59:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/dmus-sustainability-work-recognised-with-place-in-national-finals-of-green-awards.aspx First-year student Sofia sings СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's praises after joining Biomedical Science course through Clearing Christopher Thundow A Biomedical Science student who joined СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) through Clearing in 2020 has said she "could not have asked for better support" during her first year. 2021-07-14T11:27:00Z 2021-07-14T11:22:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/first-year-student-sofia-sings-dmu's-praises-after-joining-biomedical-science-course-through-clearing.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ psychologist warns of the harm of 'checking up' on partners online Sian Brewis "We routinely track our friends and family and in turn are visible to them, but early controlling and stalking behaviours can start here," says Dr Emma Short as a new poll shows young people often monitor their partners online 2021-07-13T10:00:00Z 2021-07-13T10:47:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/dmu-psychologist-warns-of-the-harm-of-checking-up-on-partners-online.aspx Turn your business idea into a reality with СʪÃÃÊÓƵ David Watts Applications are open now for final-year students and alumni to join the Crucible, СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's two-year programme that gives aspiring entrepreneurs a deep dive into all aspects of setting up and running a business 2021-07-13T08:30:00Z 2022-08-10T15:58:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/turn-your-business-idea-into-a-reality-with-dmu.aspx Textile Design student 'Cleared' her way to a First-Class Honours degree Claire Roberts A design graduate who joined СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) through Clearing is now on the verge of starting her own company after graduating with a first. 2021-07-12T11:52:00Z 2021-07-12T11:51:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/textile-design-student-'cleared'-her-way-to-a-first-class-honours-degree.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ careers team wins national award for helping students into local work Claire Roberts Efforts to highlight local job opportunities to students have helped СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester's (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) careers team win another award. 2021-07-09T09:26:00Z 2021-07-09T09:44:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/dmu-careers-team-wins-national-award-for-helping-students-into-local-work.aspx Meet the СʪÃÃÊÓƵ student using his Clearing experience to help others James Bavin Clearing may appear a bit daunting for some, but for Business Economics and Risk Management MSc student Mayuran Mariyathas, it's a chance to share his successful experience with prospective students. 2021-07-08T12:45:00Z 2021-07-08T09:56:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/meet-the-dmu-student-using-his-clearing-experience-to-help-others.aspx First Students and Graduates Awards hails Class of 2021 Aimi Francis More than 100 nominations were received and judges whittled it down to 27 finalists across eight categories.highlighting successes of students, graduates and inspiring educators 2021-07-08T09:55:00Z 2023-07-06T10:26:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/first-students-and-graduates-awards-hails-class-of-2021.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ plans Celebration of Life fundraiser event in memory of much-loved graduate and colleague Aimi Francis A 'Celebration of Life' event in memory of СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) graduate and colleague Adam Redfern will take place later this month, to continue his legacy and raise money for a dedicated fund set up in his name. 2021-07-08T08:15:00Z 2023-07-20T10:56:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/dmu-plans-celebration-of-life-fundraiser-event-in-memory-of-much-loved-graduate-and-colleague.aspx Dylan delivers the goods and lands grad job with Ocado James Bavin Advertising and Marketing Communications student Dylan Raine has landed a coveted marketing graduate scheme with the world's biggest grocery retail platform of its kind, Ocado Retail. 2021-07-07T10:45:00Z 2021-07-07T11:37:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/dylan-delivers-the-goods-and-lands-grad-job-with-ocado.aspx Supporting businesses earns СʪÃÃÊÓƵ a place in the finals of regional awards Sian Young Work to improve the safety of knives and supporting dozens of SMEs to upskill their leadership and management has reached the finals of this year's East Midlands Chamber Business Awards. 2021-07-06T15:45:00Z 2021-07-06T16:09:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/supporting-businesses-earns-dmu-a-place-in-the-finals-of-regional-awards.aspx Ready to take on her fourth Olympics: Olympic Rower Emma Twigg Claire Roberts Next month, in Tokyo, rower – and СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate - Emma Twigg will take on her fourth Olympic Games. She speaks to СʪÃÃÊÓƵ about her journey from retirement back to the boat – and to Tokyo. 2021-07-06T10:01:00Z 2021-07-06T11:14:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/ready-to-take-on-her-fourth-olympics-olympic-rower-emma-twigg.aspx New business creates a buzz in the city centre Sian Young Leicester's newest arrivals are set to bring a real buzz to the city centre – a new hive full of bees that are setting up home at the LCB Depot, thanks to a donation from a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate's business. 2021-07-06T09:43:00Z 2021-07-06T09:41:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/new-business-creates-a-buzz-in-the-city-centre.aspx Student swaps life as a holiday rep to become a nurse  Claire Roberts A first-year nursing student from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has recently taken the plunge from working as holiday rep to follow her heart into nursing after realising she has always destined to be a nurse. 2021-07-05T09:52:00Z 2021-07-05T16:22:00Z /²¹²ú´Ç³Ü³Ù-»å³¾³Ü/²Ô±ð·É²õ/2021/Âá³Ü±ô²â/²õ³Ù³Ü»å±ð²Ô³Ù-²õ·É²¹±è²õ-±ô¾±´Ú±ð-²¹²õ-²¹-³ó´Ç±ô¾±»å²¹²â-°ù±ð±è-³Ù´Ç-²ú±ð³¦´Ç³¾±ð-²¹-²Ô³Ü°ù²õ±ð-.²¹²õ±è³æ СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Academic dedicates national podcast award to the victims and survivors of Bosnian genocide Christopher Johnston A podcast featuring a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) academic that tells the story of the Bosnian genocide of 1995 has won two prizes in the national Audio and Radio Industry Awards. 2021-07-02T11:14:00Z 2021-07-02T11:11:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/dmu-academic-dedicates-national-podcast-award-to-the-victims-and-survivors-of-bosnian-genocide.aspx Artificial intelligence researchers tackle pupil engagement in new project with primary schools Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling Researchers from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ who found artificial intelligence can improve school attendance are now looking at ways to increase pupil engagement and enhance pupil attainment in a follow-up project, notably amongst disadvantaged groups. 2021-07-02T08:15:00Z 2022-06-24T07:34:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/artificial-intelligence-researchers-tackle-pupil-engagement-in-new-project-with-primary-schools.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ researchers shine spotlight on the region's top businesses Sian Brewis The full list – which ranks the region's top businesses by turnover – was published today compiled using data from Companies House. Combined, the companies have a turnover of £94bn and employ more than 455,000 people. 2021-07-01T15:45:00Z 2021-07-01T15:52:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/dmu-researchers-shine-spotlight-on-the-region's-top-businesses.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ academic says new Chinese film 1921 can lead to alternative discussion of relations between East and West Christopher Johnston A СʪÃÃÊÓƵ academic overseeing a premiere of China's biggest cinema release this year says the movie could help the West better understand the republic's standing in world politics. 2021-07-01T09:49:00Z 2021-07-01T09:48:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/july/dmu-academic-says-new-chinese-film-1921-can-lead-to-alternative-discussion-of-relations-between-east-and-west.aspx Student Nancy secures her perfect placement with help from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's award-winning careers service Marie Koupparis Support from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester's (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) award-winning careers and employability service, СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Works, has helped an international student land her dream placement. 2021-06-30T08:30:00Z 2021-06-30T09:05:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/nancy-secures-perfect-placement.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate named in 'Power 100' of most influential disability campaigners in UK Christopher Johnston A graduate from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has been named in a 'Power 100' list of the most influential disability campaigners in the UK. 2021-06-29T09:53:00Z 2021-06-29T09:52:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/dmu-graduate-named-in-'power-100'-of-most-influential-disability-campaigners-in-uk.aspx Top government official welcomes СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's "academic excellence" to Dubai Sema Ikleriya One of the top UK Government officials in Dubai has welcomed СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester's plans to open a new campus in the country later this year. 2021-06-28T14:37:00Z 2022-11-18T15:25:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/top-government-official-welcomes-dmus-academic-excellence-to-dubai.aspx Law student says calling СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's Clearing hotline was the best decision she made Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling With СʪÃÃÊÓƵ opening its Early Clearing hotline to help school and college students nervously waiting for their results, 20-year-old Law student Peace Nemedia explains why calling 0116 257 7000 was the best decision she ever made. 2021-06-28T08:24:00Z 2021-06-28T11:57:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/law-student-says-calling-dmus-clearing-hotline-was-the-best-decision-she-made.aspx Degree Show makes physical comeback after year online Marie Koupparis Determined СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) staff have ensured art and design students will benefit from a physical degree show ahead of graduating this summer. 2021-06-28T07:54:00Z 2021-06-28T07:54:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/degree-show-makes-physical-comeback-after-year-online.aspx Design students take on the challenge of designing posters for national Stephen Lawrence Day Christopher Johnston Graphic Design students have taken on the task of creating a poster to promote the national Stephen Lawrence Day. See how they rose to the challenge. 2021-06-25T08:44:00Z 2021-06-25T08:41:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/design-students-take-on-the-challenge-of-designing-posters-for-national-stephen-lawrence-day.aspx Footwear Design student wins prestigious national competition Aimi Francis An 'outstanding body of work' has earned Jihee Ahn a £5,000 first prize in the prestigious Footwear Awards 2021 hosted by The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers. 2021-06-25T08:30:00Z 2023-07-07T15:02:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/student-wins-prestigious-national-competition.aspx Original student designs impress leading lingerie label Marie Koupparis Dedication to creating original designs during a global pandemic has earned valuable industry recognition for Contour Fashion students at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2021-06-24T09:44:00Z 2021-06-29T12:38:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/original-student-designs-impress-leading-lingerie-label.aspx University launches Adam Redfern Memorial Fund to support media, journalism and sport students Aimi Francis A dedicated fund in memory of a much-loved СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) graduate and colleague has been launched to give aspiring students with a flair for media, journalism and sport the opportunity to boost their career opportunities. 2021-06-24T09:31:00Z 2023-07-20T10:57:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/university-launches-adam-redfern-memorial-fund-to-support-media-journalism-and-sport-students.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ named in the top 10 UK universities for student and graduate start-ups Aimi Francis The news comes as a new website called СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Made is launched to feature the businesses launched by students and alumni at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ 2021-06-23T11:05:00Z 2023-07-07T15:32:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/dmu-named-in-the-top-10-uk-universities-for-student-and-graduate-start-ups.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ academic's book on 'Soccer Diplomacy' makes longlist for prestigious Telegraph Sports Book Awards Christopher Johnston Dr Heather Dichter, an Associate Professor of Sport Management and Sport History, has seen her book 'Soccer Diplomacy' make the longlist for the this year's prestigious Telegraph Sports Book Awards. Read how the book means the old adage that sport and politics should never mix has been kicked into touch. 2021-06-23T08:00:00Z 2021-06-23T13:00:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/dmu-academic's-book-on-'soccer-diplomacy'-makes-longlist-for-prestigious-telegraph-sports-book-awards.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ earns two honours in 2021 Student Choice Awards Sian Brewis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ lands a place in the top three for its work supporting students' careers success during the pandemic 2021-06-22T13:56:00Z 2021-06-22T13:54:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/dmu-earns-two-honours-in-2021-student-choice-awards.aspx New research to help shoe industry recover from pandemic Claire Stevens СʪÃÃÊÓƵ works with British Footwear Association and Leicester firm Micro-Fresh to help manufacturers and stockists adapt process to cope with Covid-19 2021-06-22T10:30:00Z 2021-07-14T10:49:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/new-research-to-help-shoe-industry-recover-from-pandemic.aspx Manufacturer celebrates a boost in business thanks to СʪÃÃÊÓƵ's MSc Aimi Francis Business has "never been better" for a specialist digital magnification manufacturer, thanks to the skills and knowledge one of its directors learned while studying at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ. 2021-06-22T08:00:00Z 2023-10-11T11:40:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/manufacturer-celebrates-a-boost-in-business-thanks-to-dmu's-msc.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ proud to be part of Leicester Innovation Week Marie Koupparis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ hosts of Britain's most powerful business women and the director of New York's Female Innovators Lab as part of events for the annual celebration of innovation. 2021-06-21T08:45:00Z 2021-08-13T15:47:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/dmu-proud-to-be-part-of-leicester-innovation-week.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Art grads transform historic building into new city centre gallery Christopher Johnston A Victorian city centre building that used to be home to a betting shop has been transformed into a new gallery thanks to the help of art graduates from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ). 2021-06-18T09:49:00Z 2021-06-18T09:47:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/dmu-art-grads-transform-historic-building-into-new-city-centre-gallery.aspx Local design agency supports СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students to create virtual degree show Sema Ikleriya Working with industry professionals has enabled СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) students to create an interactive online platform to host their annual degree show. 2021-06-18T09:19:00Z 2024-04-08T10:59:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/dmu-students-create-virtual-degree-show.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ student Jem fears her Roma Gypsy community is under threat from Government Bill. Claire Stevens A student from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ who is a member of the Gypsy and Traveller Community has spoken of her fears that a new Bill going through Parliament could destroy a traditional way of life that has been part of the fabric of the UK for more than a thousand years. 2021-06-18T08:40:00Z 2021-07-14T10:47:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/dmu-student-jem-fears-her-roma-gypsy-community-is-under-threat-from-government-bill..aspx Ghanaian Government Minister is guest speaker at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ event to help Africa grow and prosper Christopher Johnston A research 'cluster' at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) which is dedicated to launching a new era of growth and prosperity on the African continent will have a Ghanaian Government Minister as guest speaker at an event later this month. 2021-06-17T08:44:00Z 2021-06-17T08:44:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/ghanaian-government-minister-is-guest-speaker-at-dmu-event-to-help-africa-grow-and-prosper.aspx National stamp of approval for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ designers Marie Koupparis Innovative designs by students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) have been given a national stamp of approval by leading craft companies. 2021-06-17T08:34:00Z 2021-06-17T09:11:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/national-stamp-of-approval-for-dmu-designers.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ recognised for outstanding support for students during pandemic Sian Brewis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ makes shortlist of 20 UK universities recognised in this year's WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2021 2021-06-16T09:14:00Z 2021-06-16T09:25:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/dmu-recognised-for-outstanding-support-for-students-during-pandemic.aspx Students offered chance of employment in USA following online global experience Claire Roberts Learning disability (LD) nursing students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) gained valuable insight into the US care system for children and young people with learning disabilities in an online global experience. 2021-06-15T10:17:00Z 2021-06-15T14:24:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/students-offered-chance-of-employment-in-usa-following-online-global-experience.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ set to offer range of courses in Kazakhstan Christopher Johnston СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) is to offer a range of Business courses to students in Kazakhstan through a new international partnership. 2021-06-14T11:07:00Z 2021-06-14T11:05:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/dmu-set-to-offer-range-of-courses-in-kazakhstan.aspx MBE for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ academic whose son's tragic death spurred on her campaign to make smart motorways safer Christopher Johnston A СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) academic, who has campaigned tirelessly to make smart motorways safer after her eight-year-old son tragically died in a traffic collision, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours. 2021-06-12T08:00:00Z 2021-06-11T17:13:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/mbe-for-dmu-academic-whose-sons-tragic-death-spurred-on-her-campaign-to-make-smart-motorways-safer.aspx New immigration rules 'run the risk of labour exploitation' Sema Ikleriya Research finds employers of migrant workers have been left confused by changes to Government immigration rules, and that workers are at greater risk of exploitation 2021-06-11T09:59:00Z 2024-05-23T16:07:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/new-immigration-rules-run-the-risk-of-labour-exploitation.aspx Cyber and AI experts bring ideas to life to help combat national security concerns Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling Cyber security and artificial intelligence (AI) experts at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ have been given an opportunity to turn their ideas into commercial products as part of a government-funded accelerator programme. 2021-06-10T08:00:00Z 2022-06-24T07:34:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/cyber-and-ai-experts-bring-ideas-to-life-to-help-combat-national-security-concerns.aspx New law mentoring scheme aims to land students big career break Christopher Thundow Mentors from major law firms will offer СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) students tailored advice in a new partnership. 2021-06-09T14:22:00Z 2021-06-09T14:21:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/new-law-mentoring-scheme-aims-to-land-students-big-career-break.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ on board to help restore Leicester's heritage in two major city streets Claire Roberts Staff and students from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) are set to use their creative skills to help restore two popular shopping streets in Leicester's City Centre as part of a major heritage improvement scheme. 2021-06-09T09:44:00Z 2021-06-09T09:57:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/dmu-on-board-to-help-restore-leicester's-heritage-in-two-major-city-streets.aspx Leicester's diverse communities to be celebrated in national history festival Sian Brewis Historians at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) have been chosen to host one of the events which will focus on the history of multicultural Leicester. 2021-06-08T08:19:00Z 2021-06-08T08:18:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/leicesters-diverse-communities-to-be-celebrated-in-national-history-festival.aspx OPINION: Could a sharing economy boost Leicester city centre? Sian Brewis Professor Rachel Granger says new thinking and bold new approach is needed to help the city recover and believes lessons could be taken from the radical sharing model, which sees assets and services shared between businesses, communities and organisations. 2021-06-07T07:15:00Z 2021-06-06T19:19:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/opinion-could-a-sharing-economy-boost-leicester-city-centre.aspx Research offers reassurance for expectant mothers considering a water birth Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling Giving birth in water is associated with a reduced risk of excessive bleeding and perineal tearing for mothers and with babies born in water being less likely to need specialist care, a new study has found. 2021-06-04T08:00:00Z 2023-09-15T15:37:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/research-offers-reassurance-for-expectant-mothers-considering-a-water-birth.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ joins campaign to recruit more Black women professors Claire Roberts СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) is at the forefront of a drive to recruit 100 Black women professors in higher education. 2021-06-03T09:25:00Z 2021-06-03T11:43:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/dmu-joins-campaign-to-recruit-more-black-women-professors.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ joins £1.5m project to tackle climate change Sian Brewis The project, called SaFEGround, is one of 11 newly funded projects unveiled by the Government as potential solutions to cut the amount of greenhouse gases produced in heating and cooling buildings 2021-06-02T09:19:00Z 2021-06-02T18:25:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/june/dmu-joins-1.5m-project-to-tackle-climate-change.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ picked for second term as United Nations global hub Sema Ikleriya СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has been awarded a second term as a United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) global hub for Sustainable Development Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. 2021-05-28T13:32:00Z 2021-06-14T15:32:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/may/dmu-picked-for-second-term-as-united-nations-global-hub.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ festival enables students to perform live during pandemic Sema Ikleriya Honouring the importance of live performance experience, this year's University Dance Festival (UDF) gives students the chance to perform in real time for an online audience, despite Covid-19. 2021-05-27T08:30:00Z 2024-05-23T16:06:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/may/festival-enables-students-to-perform-live-during-pandemic.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Journalism alumnus lands role reporting for The Sun Marie Koupparis Landing his dream job as a reporter for The Sun means Liam Coleman is covering the biggest national stories alongside some of the UK's best journalists. 2021-05-26T08:30:00Z 2021-05-24T15:19:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/may/dmu-alumnus-reporting-for-the-sun.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ graduate's new role helping create regional 'data powerhouse' Sian Brewis Harsh Shah is working with East Midlands Chamber to build the region's first regional business intelligence unit, using data to ultimately win more investment for the region 2021-05-21T09:21:00Z 2021-05-21T09:17:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/may/dmu-graduates-new-role-helping-create-regional-data-powerhouse.aspx Impactful research leadership earns СʪÃÃÊÓƵ professor international recognition Sema Ikleriya A leading governance theorist and professor at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ has been awarded for his commitment to urban scholarship and practice. 2021-05-20T08:00:00Z 2024-05-23T16:04:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/may/impactful-research-leadership-earns-dmu-professor-international-recognition.aspx Striking exhibition celebrates artists of colour at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Marie Koupparis Talented artists of colour from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) are being celebrated in a striking exhibition on campus, thanks to one student's initiative. 2021-05-19T08:30:00Z 2021-05-18T16:01:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/may/dmu-celebrates-artists-of-colour.aspx 'You don't need a role model, you need a strategy' Claire Stevens Read our interview with Eric Collins, star of Channel 4's The Money Maker, as he gives advice to would-be student entrepreneurs. 2021-05-19T07:45:00Z 2021-05-24T08:43:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/may/'you-don't-need-a-role-model-you-need-a-strategy'.aspx AI expert uses research to support the airport industry to recover from pandemic Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling Dr Gongora's guidance aims to support airport operations during recovery and help advise on providing a safe, secure experience for passengers, staff, and the public amid the Covid-19 pandemic. 2021-05-18T10:25:00Z 2022-04-08T09:47:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/may/ai-expert-uses-research-to-support-airport-industry-recover-from-pandemic.aspx Leicester Business Festival set to showcase region's strengths Sian Brewis Business festival will help those impacted to help them bounce back and showcase innovations that have helped others thrive 2021-05-18T10:21:00Z 2021-05-18T10:16:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/may/leicester-business-festival-set-to-showcase-regions-strengths.aspx "I'm not a lifelong Leicester supporter - but now part of me will always be a Fox" Christopher Thundow Journalism student Tom Carter was given the opportunity to test his reporting skills - together with classmate Luke Pawley - by capturing the atmosphere and excitement of Leicester City's first FA Cup final appearance since 1969. Here's his account. 2021-05-17T15:37:00Z 2021-05-17T16:35:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/may/im-not-a-lifelong-leicester-supporter-but-now-part-of-me-will-always-be-a-fox.aspx "We're the luckiest fans in the world" - a student's account of Leicester's FA Cup win Christopher Thundow As Leicester City took on Chelsea for this year's FA Cup final at Wembley, СʪÃÃÊÓƵ journalism student Luke Pawley was there. Here is his brilliant account of what it was like to see his club finally lift the trophy. 2021-05-17T12:05:00Z 2021-05-17T12:27:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/may/were-the-luckiest-fans-in-the-world-a-students-account-of-leicesters-fa-cup-win.aspx Media expert explores how the portrayal of mental health in movies has evolved David Watts Changes in the way mental illness is portrayed in entertainment media is being put under the microscope as part of a new book including research by a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ academic. 2021-05-14T14:35:00Z 2022-08-15T11:13:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/may/media-expert-explores-how-the-portrayal-of-mental-health-in-movies-has-evolved.aspx A lifelong love for LCFC leads Leicester lad Luke to FA Cup Final Sian Young Ahead of LCFC's FA Cup Final match at Wembley Stadium, Journalism student and Foxes fan Luke Pawley looks back over his years of supporting the club. 2021-05-14T14:10:00Z 2021-05-14T14:10:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/may/a-lifelong-love-for-lcfc-leads-leicester-lad-luke-to-fa-cup-final.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ students take centre stage at Curve in thrilling virtual play Marie Koupparis Stage productions and green screens may not be an obvious pairing, but students collaborating with Leicester's Curve theatre have reached pioneering new heights during Covid-19. 2021-05-14T08:30:00Z 2021-05-13T10:45:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/may/students-take-centre-stage-in-virtual-play.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ grad shares expertise on BBC show The Repair Shop Sema Ikleriya СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) graduate Kaviraj Singh's expertise in Indian classical instrument repair has landed him an appearance on hit BBC show The Repair Shop. 2021-05-14T08:00:00Z 2024-05-09T15:42:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/may/dmu-grad-shares-expertise-on-bbc-show-the-repair-shop.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ wins sustainability accreditation for a further two years Claire Roberts A commitment to continue to embed sustainability at the centre of its education has won СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) and De Montfort Students' Union (DSU) an accreditation to the national Responsible Futures scheme for the second time. 2021-05-13T09:49:00Z 2021-05-13T09:49:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/may/dmu-wins-sustainability-accreditation-for-a-further-two-years.aspx Volunteering opportunities inspire СʪÃÃÊÓƵ grad to take up role in the community Ella Joyce A love for volunteering nurtured at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has inspired graduate Tilley Faulkner-Porter to help at the heart of her local community. 2021-05-13T08:00:00Z 2021-05-13T08:49:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/may/volunteering-opportunities-inspire-dmu-grad-to-take-up-role-in-the-community.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ rugby sides trying to convert five award nods into wins Christopher Thundow Community fundraising efforts and improved club culture and diversity have led to five national award nominations for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester's (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) rugby clubs. 2021-05-12T16:06:00Z 2021-05-12T16:05:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/may/dmu-rugby-sides-trying-to-convert-five-award-nods-into-wins.aspx Student nurse inspired to help others after overcoming anorexia lands dream job on mental health unit Sian Young A Mental Health Nursing student who was inspired to help others after receiving life-saving treatment for anorexia has secured her dream job in Leicester before graduating. 2021-05-12T08:00:00Z 2021-05-11T17:55:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/may/student-nurse-inspired-to-help-others-after-overcoming-anorexia-lands-dream-job-on-mental-health-unit.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ experts predict 10 fashion industry practices that will be extinct by 2090 Marie Koupparis Fashion Buying experts at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) have named 10 practices that they predict will be extinct by 2090 to reduce the industry's environmental impact. 2021-05-11T08:30:00Z 2021-05-07T16:49:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/may/10-fashion-industry-practices-that-will-be-extinct-by-2090.aspx Leicestershire Institute of Technology bid reaches final stages Christopher Thundow Experts in cyber and space technology are bidding to create a £13m 'skills factory' in Leicestershire to revitalise the region's economy. 2021-05-10T15:34:00Z 2021-05-10T15:32:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/may/leicestershire-institute-of-technology-bid-reaches-final-stages.aspx Meet the students dedicated to decolonising СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Aimi Francis Students at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) are leading the way in a movement to eliminate racial inequality across the institution. 2021-05-10T08:30:00Z 2023-07-06T10:25:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/may/meet-the-students-dedicated-to-decolonising-dmu.aspx СʪÃÃÊÓƵ launch campaign to support emergency Covid-19 relief work in India Aimi Francis СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) has partnered with a grassroots charity in India to help provide oxygen, food and medical support to thousands of underprivileged communities as Covid-19 spreads through the country. 2021-05-05T12:22:00Z 2023-07-06T10:24:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/may/dmu-launch-campaign-to-support-emergency-covid-19-relief-work-in-india.aspx Did Napoleon meet his Water-l'eau? СʪÃÃÊÓƵ professor says French emperor was killed by an obsession with Eau de Cologne Ella Joyce After 200 years of conspiracy theories, a professor from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) believes he can finally put to rest the question of who, or what, killed Napoleon Bonaparte - and it's all down to the French emperor's overindulgence in Eau De Cologne. 2021-05-05T11:41:00Z 2021-05-10T11:24:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/may/did-napoloen-meet-his-water-leau-dmu-professor-says-french-emperor-was-killed-by-an-obsession-with-eau-de-cologne.aspx Community apiary winging its way to Beaumont Leys Ella Joyce The project will help children, teachers, parents and residents learn more about nature and protect honey bees 2021-05-05T09:35:00Z 2021-05-10T12:58:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/april/community-apiary-winging-its-way-to-beaumont-leys.aspx Contour Fashion graduate partners lingerie collection with local cancer charity Claire Roberts A Contour Fashion graduate from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) who last year launched her first lingerie collection, including designs for breast cancer patients, has now partnered with a local cancer charity to help women feel more confident about themselves after treatment. 2021-05-04T10:08:00Z 2021-05-04T10:04:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/may/contour-fashion-graduate-partners-lingerie-collection-with-local-cancer-charity.aspx Law student says life at diverse СʪÃÃÊÓƵ 'has surpassed expectations' thanks to a Stephen Lawrence Scholarship Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling A Stephen Lawrence Professional Scholarship from СʪÃÃÊÓƵ means Muhammed N'dow has spent three years studying in his adopted city of Leicester and says the experience has 'surpassed all expectations' and made him 'feel a part of something'. 2021-04-30T08:00:00Z 2021-11-01T11:59:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/april/law-student-says-life-at-diverse-dmu-'has-surpassed-expectations'-thanks-to-a-stephen-lawrence-scholarship.aspx Some of the world's first true colour holograms have been created at СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Christopher Thundow Professor Martin Richardson, an internationally-renowned holographer and digital artist, together with his Senior Researcher, Dr Vivian Suresh Kumar, from India, successfully created a series of holograms in the 'HOLO-LAB', a specially-created technical facility on campus. 2021-04-29T11:30:00Z 2021-04-29T16:53:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/april/some-of-the-world's-true-colour-holograms-have-been-created-at-dmu.aspx Stephen Lawrence scholarship opens up a world of opportunity for СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Architecture student Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling An architecture student has told how a СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) scholarship named in honour of murdered black teenager Stephen Lawrence has opened up a world of opportunities. 2021-04-29T08:00:00Z 2021-11-01T11:58:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/april/stephen-lawrence-scholarship-opens-up-a-world-of-opportunity-for-dmu-architecture-student.aspx Student Jem's plan to help her community thanks to СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Stephen Lawrence Scholarship Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling A Law student is determined to be a part of the solution to the issues of trust she has grown up with between police and her community, by setting her sights on a career with the force. 2021-04-28T11:51:00Z 2021-11-01T11:59:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/april/student-jems-plan-to-help-her-community-thanks-to-dmu-scholarship.aspx Artificial intelligence inspires third annual festival Sian Brewis Now in its third year, the festival will feature installations, performances and activities taking place across the city and online – including the chance for people to 'talk' to some of Leicester's most famous landmarks through an interactive walking trail called Hello Lamp Post. 2021-04-27T12:54:00Z 2021-04-28T09:08:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/april/artificial-intelligence-inspires-third-annual-festival.aspx The covers are off! £200,000 works on 15th Century Magazine Gateway are completed by city council Ella Joyce A six-month project to carry out much-needed repairs and restoration work at one of Leicester's finest medieval buildings, that sits as a dramatic landmark entrance to the СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester (СʪÃÃÊÓƵ) campus, has been completed 2021-04-26T09:44:00Z 2021-05-10T12:13:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/april/the-covers-are-off-200000-works-on-15th-century-magazine-gateway-at-top-of-dmu-campus-are-completed-by-city-council.aspx Schools pledge to 'be the change' as hundreds of pupils commemorate Stephen Lawrence Day Sema Ikleriya Education workshops, wearing something orange and even flying a flag saying 'Live Your Best Life' are among the many ways hundreds of school and college pupils have marked the third national Stephen Lawrence Day with the help of СʪÃÃÊÓƵ Leicester. 2021-04-23T11:37:00Z 2021-04-30T15:55:00Z /about-dmu/news/2021/april/schools-pledge-to-'be-the-change'-as-hundreds-of-pupils-commemorate-stephen-lawrence-day.aspx